Mediterranean Chopped Salad With Shrimp Real Simple Recipes

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well. Combine orzo with Greek vinaigrette and herbs., In each of four 1-qt. wide-mouth canning jars, divide and layer ingredients in the following order: orzo mixture, shrimp, artichokes, red pepper, green pepper, red onion, Greek olives, feta cheese and arugula. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Transfer salads into bowls; toss to combine.

Steps:

• Thaw shrimp, shell and remove tails. Heat oil in skillet, add garlic and hot pepper flakes. Saute shrimp until opaque. Set aside in serving bowl.
• Combine all salad ingredients. Toss with dressing (use purchased dressing, or try one of many excellent 'Zaar choices). Serve immediately, topping with shrimp.
• You may want to reduce the amount of dressing used, or put less salt in if making from scratch - the olives and feta add saltiness.
• Grilled shrimp are very nice.

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, orange juice, Dijon mustard, shallot and garlic. Slowly whisk in the oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Season with salt and crushed red pepper to taste and then fold in the herbs. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• To make the chopped salad: In a large bowl gently toss together all the ingredients. Season the salad with salt, pepper, dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Dress the salad with the vinaigrette and serve immediately.
• Nutrition Info Per Serving.
• Calories: 606.
• Total Fat: 45 grams.
• Saturated Fat: 13 grams.
• Total Carbohydrate: 36 grams.
• Sugars: 11 grams.
• Protein: 20 grams.
• Sodium: 902 milligrams.
• Cholesterol: 50 milligrams.
• Fiber: 13 gram.

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, combine orzo, shrimp, vegetables, olives and herbs. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers. Cut into discs, and then quarter the discs. Place in a large salad bowl.
• Cut tomatoes into quarters, lengthwise, and then rotate and cut into large chunks. Add to the salad bowl.
• Cut the red onion in half, removing the skin, stem, and bottom. Thinly slice and add to the bowl.
• Add the feta cheese, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olives to the salad bowl and toss gently.
• Enjoy!