Shrimp, Feta, and Orzo Salad

fresh, flavorful and filling

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 salads

Ingredients

• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 3⁄4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons oregano leaves, minced
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 3⁄4 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
• 1⁄3 cup feta, crumbled
• 1  medium tomatoes, chopped
• 3  scallions, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1  cup  baby greens, washed and rinsed

• DRESSING

• 1⁄2 garlic clove, chopped
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup  fresh flat leaf parsley
• 2  teaspoons oregano leaves, minced
•  fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil

Directions

1. in a bowl, whisk together garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano and salt and pepper to taste. add shrimp to marinade, stirring to coat well.
2. marinate shrimp, covered and chilled, 1 hour. prepare grill pan.
3. meanwhile, cook orzo according to package instrucktions. transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
4. for the dressing, combine all six ingeredients in a blender until emulified.
5. when orzo is cool, stir in feta, tomato, scallions, and parsley leaves. add dressing to taste and toss well. season with salt and pepper.
6. remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. grill shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.
7. using tongs, remove shrimp from grill pan and toss gently with orzo mixture.
8. line salad bowls with baby greens and fill with orzo salad.