Greek Orzo and Grilled Shrimp Salad With Mustard-Dill Vinaigrett

Name: Greek Orzo and Grilled Shrimp Salad With Mustard-Dill Vinaigrett
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 lb orzo pasta, cooked al dente; 1 large cucumber, seeded, quartered lengthwise, and sliced; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, plus extra; fresh dill, for garnish; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup olive oil, plus additional; olive oil, for brushing shrimp; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled; 16 medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined

Submitted by Darrinw2001

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

³⁄₄ lb orzo pasta, cooked al dente
1 large cucumber, seeded, quartered lengthwise, and sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
¹⁄₄ cup chopped fresh dill, plus extra
fresh dill, for garnish
¹⁄₄ cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
¹⁄₂ cup olive oil, plus additional
olive oil, for brushing shrimp
salt & freshly ground black pepper
³⁄₄ lb feta cheese, crumbled
16 medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined

directions

Combine orzo, cucumber, green onions, and tomatoes in a large bowl.
Place dill, vinegar, and mustard in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Pour the vinaigrette over the orzo mixture and stir well to combine. Gently fold in the feta cheese.
Heat grill to high. Brush shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for approximately 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through.
Divide orzo salad among 4 take-out containers or plates and top with 4 shrimp. Garnish with additional dill.

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I just looked up this recipe, again, and cannot believe I never wrote a review. This is my staple "go to" dish. Every time I go to a shower, pot luck or family get together, I take this dish. Everyone asks for the recipe, I give it but add that they cannot take it to any family function because it is "my dish." It is so good. I usually add some roasted pine nuts and greek olives.

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