Shrimp Orzo Salad (low-fat)

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta
• 1 lb cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped (can use more)
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, and chopped
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup minced parsley (can use more)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive (coarsely chopped or sliced)
• salt and pepper
• crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 1/2 cup wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (no more than about 1-1/2 tsps fresh garlic or it will overpower the salad, or use garlic powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Recipe

• 1 cook the pasta until firm-tender; drain and rinse under cold water, place in a large bowl.
• 2 add in the shrimp, bell peppers, artichokes, red onion, dill and olives.
• 3 in a small bowl whisk vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, basil and oregano; slowly whisk in olive oil; pour over the pasta mixture; toss to coat.
• 4 season with more salt and pepper if desired.
• 5 refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.