Greek Orzo And Grilled Shrimp Salad With Mustard Dill Vinaigrette Recipes

GREEK ORZO SALAD WITH MUSTARD-DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring 8 cups of cold, salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
• While the orzo cooks, whisk together the mustard, vinegar and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
• Combine the orzo, green onions, tomatoes and cucumbers in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Scatter the feta and dill over the top, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and toss again. Serve immediately, or chill for up to 8 hours.

GREEK ORZO AND GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH MUSTARD-DILL VINAIGRETT

Steps:

• 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.

GREEK ORZO SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine the orzo, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in a large serving bowl.
• In a blender place, vinegar, basil, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon Mustard, and salt and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Slowly add oil and blend till emulsified.
• Pour vinaigrette over pasta and fold lightly to coat.
• Carefully fold in cheese.
• Set in fridge.
• Heat grill to high.
• Brush shrimp with olive oil and a little lemon.
• Grill two minutes per side or just till cooked through.
• Divide salad into 4 and divide shrimp over the tops.
• Prep time doesn't include time to cook pasta.