Shrimp and Orzo Salad

Name: Shrimp and Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 15 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups olive oil; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon fresh basil, minced; 1/2 cup fresh curly-leaf parsley, chopped; salt and pepper; 6 cups cooked orzo pasta; 2 lbs cooked shrimp, peeled and devained with tails removed; 1 cup mixed red and green sweet pepper, chopped; 3/4 cup red onion, chopped; 2 cups artichoke hearts, quartered; 1/4 cup capers; 1/3 cup parsley, minced; 1/2 cup craisins (yes the dried stuff!)

Submitted by Siguanas

"This is my new favourite summer salad! It's simple, fresh and delicious! This recipe was originally created by Nancy Walkowicz. This is a great make ahead dish (but don't add the shrimp until just before you plan on serving it) You can add any fresh herbs or veggies that suit your tastes...it's a real crowd pleaser!"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 15

ingredients

Vinagarette
1 ³⁄₄ cups olive oil
¹⁄₂ cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh basil, minced
¹⁄₂ cup fresh curly-leaf parsley, chopped
salt and pepper
Salad
6 cups cooked orzo pasta
2 lbs cooked shrimp, peeled and devained with tails removed
1 cup mixed red and green sweet pepper, chopped
³⁄₄ cup red onion, chopped
2 cups artichoke hearts, quartered
¹⁄₄ cup capers
¹⁄₃ cup parsley, minced
¹⁄₂ cup craisins (yes the dried stuff!)

directions

combine the vinegarette indredients and set asside.
mix the vinegarette with all of the salad ingredients, but do not add the shrimp until close to serving time.
chill and enjoy!