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Greek Style Prawn Orzo Salad

Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table with this vibrant and wholesome Greek Style Prawn Orzo Salad. Featuring tender Shore Mariner prawns, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing, it’s a quick, easy, and nutritious meal perfect for any day of the week. Whether you’re hosting guests or treating yourself, this salad is bursting with flavour and makes healthy eating a breeze. Try it today!

Ingredients

  • 300 g Shore Mariner raw prawn cutlets thawed
  • 1 C orzo (risoni) pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 150 g cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cucumber diced
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • 80 g rocket
  • ⅓ C green olives
  • 100 g feta crumbled
  • 1 handful fresh dill chopped
  • 1 handful fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove of garlic crushed

Method

  • In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
  • In a pan, heat a film of olive oil over medium heat. Toss the prawns with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Set aside.
  • To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, rocket, olives, feta, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and juice. Add the cooked prawns and gently toss.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
  • Serve in shallow bowls.

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