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!
Juliana
Yummie, this orzo salad with with shrimp not only looks pretty looks very tasty...delicious 🙂
Anna
Lovely salad Erica, I love Orzo, Great picture. 😉
Joan Nova
You're right...sounds good for any time of the year. I love orzo - looks rice but tastes like pasta (because it is)!
Erica
Thank you everyone for the wonderful comments 🙂
Christine @ Fresh Local and Best
This looks like a very delicious and healthy lunch. Those shrimp are big!
Oysterculture
Sounds just about perfect, and it does look of summer - a feeling desperately needed around here. Thanks so much for this glimpse of warmth and sunshine!
Sandra g
Yum! Yum! Yum! Delicioso!
Ruth
Oh I do so love this, the more lemon, the better!
Erica
Thank you guys!
Chef E
I have some orzo in my pantry. hmmm, no shrimp though, but I bet I could whip something yummy up since you made me hungry now!
Sarah Naveen
oh wow!!!!!!! colorful n yummy!!!!!!!loved it...
KennyT
I love the colours in this dish! And the huge pinky prawns make me drool!
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
This colorful dish makes me think of spring! Very cheerful!
Margaret
Have just discovered orzo and love it. Adding this one to my 'gotta make' list.
rebecca subbiah
this looks wonderful and so fresh looking delicious
Divina
I love shrimp and asparagus; and I love this dish. Very refreshing and flavorful.