Shrimp, Asparagus and Zucchini Orzo Salad
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces asparagus, trimmed
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- For the lemon dijon vinaigrette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
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Preparation
Step 1
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon, sugar and basil in a small bowl; set aside.
Step 2
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
Step 4
Add garlic to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add asparagus and zucchini, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in pasta, shrimp and vinaigrette, to taste; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 5
Serve immediately with feta, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
The salad is tossed in a refreshing yet tangy lemon Dijon dressing. A dressing so good, you might as well serve it with a spoon. Or you can double the dressing recipe as needed for later use.
