Orzo, Shrimp and Asparagus Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 1 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1 bunch cooked asparagus cut into pieces
- 2 pounds cooked shrimp
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper
- Juice of 4 lemons
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until tender, but still firm to the bite. Drain the pasta and set aside to cool.
- Place the asparagus, pine nuts, and shrimp in a large salad bowl, mix well and then add the orzo.
- Mix together the lemon juice, salt, pepper, sugar and olive oil in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the salad and mix well. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 34gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 861mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 299IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 3mg
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This is a wonderful dish to eat during the summer, but I love it so much that I serve it year round. It is healthy, refreshing and very easy to make. This Orzo and Shrimp Salad is perfect for a quick lunch.
Enjoy it!
Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes
Hi Erica,
I tried this recipe today. I had to change the recipe a little bit but it turned out excellent! The orzo with shrimp and asparagus was such a great idea! Loved it! I'll be posting the recipe soon. I'll make sure to link it back to yours! Thanks!
Lura Reitmeyer
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