Orzo Shrimp Salad

This salad is an ideal summer supper or buffet offering---colorful, tasty, and easy to prepare.

• Ready In: 21 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• Ingredients

• 1  lb shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
• 1 1⁄2 cups orzo pasta
• 1  green bell pepper, diced
• 1  red bell pepper, diced
• 4  green onions, sliced including green tops
• 1⁄2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

• Dressing

• 1  cup plain yogurt
• 2  garlic cloves
• 2  tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 2  teaspoons sugar

Directions

1. In large pot heat water to boiling, add orzo to water and cook until al dente: Drain: Rinse & set aside.
2. In large bowl add shrimp, both bell peppers, green onions, & cilantro.
3. In food processor make dressing by first pulsing garlic until it is finely minced.
4. Add yogurt, salt and pepper, Dijon, sugar; pulse until smooth.
5. Reserving half of dressing, pour half over shrimp & vegetables in bowl.
6. Add orzo and parmesan, stir well, and refrigerate 1 hour.
7. Before serving stir in reserved half of dressing.