Shrimp-and-Orzo Salad with Greek Flavors
- 1/2 pound orzo (about 1 cup)
- 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and halved lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red- or white-wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 scallions including green tops, chopped
- 1/2 cup pitted and chopped black olives, such as Kalamata
- 1/4 pound feta, crumbled
- In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the orzo until almost done, about 10 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until both the shrimp and orzo are done, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
- Drain thoroughly.
- In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano; add the oil slowly, whisking.
- Add the orzo and shrimp, the scallions, olives, and feta to the dressing and toss.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
orzo, shrimp, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, freshground black pepper, fresh oregano, olive oil, scallions including green tops, black olives, feta
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/shrimp-and-orzo-salad-greek-flavors (may not work)