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Greek Orzo Seafood Salad

Source of Recipe

Marla


List of Ingredients

Greek Orzo Seafood Salad


-3/4 cups orzo
8 oz. shrimp or scallops or a combination, chopped
1 cup halved snow peas
12 oz. tomatoes, chopped
3 oz. feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried oregano (or 1/3 cup chopped fresh)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper




Recipe

In a large pot of boiling water cook the orzo for 8 to 10 minutes or
until tender but firm; rinse under cold water and drain. Put in large
serving bowl. In non-stick skillet sprayed with vegetable spray, cook
shrimp or scallops over high heat for 2 minutes or until just done at
center. Drain any excess liquid. Add to orzo in serving bowl. In a
saucepan of boiling water, blanch snow peas for 1 minute, or until
tender-crisp; refresh in cold water and drain. Place in serving bowl,
along with tomatoes and feta cheese. In small bowl whisk together
olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, lemon zest and pepper; pour
over salad and toss well. Chill before serving.

Yield: 8 Servings

Calories: 226; Protein: 11 g; Sodium: 163 mg; Cholesterol: 53 mg;
Fat: 10 g; Carbohydrates: 23 g;
Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Very Lean Meat, 1-1/2 Fat