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Shrimp and Orzo Salad

 

I have to share with you my new favorite summer salad. A wonderful simple and delicious side-dish with shrimp, lots of fresh herbs and gorgeous garden vegetables. One that is both cool and classy at the same time. A truly magical combination of exquisite flavors that is sure to bring smiles to everyone at your table. Let this shrimp salad rock your next BBQ!

Bon Appétit!

You can see the recipe (below) is super easy. I really do love the addition of Major Grey Chutney. A little spicy and sweet (jut like me!) Oh, I’ve listed several optional ingredients for you. This is your salad now, have fun and make it any way you want…

 

Shrimp and Orzo Salad

(recipe courtesy James Fielder)

 

Ingredients:

1 16 oz box of orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

1 cucumber, diced into ¼ -inch-thick pieces

8-12 oz. of cooked salad shrimp

1/2 cup Major Grey Chutney

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and zest

1 tablespoon olive oil

5 oz. of feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

1 bunch green onions, chopped (optional)

1 pint fresh peas (optional)

 

Method:

*Note: We buy 2-3 (4 oz.) bags of inexpensive frozen (wild-caught) salad shrimp.

Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add everything listed above that you like. Toss well and refrigerate.

Enjoy!

 

 

 

Happy Mother’s Day! ~ Recipes to Eat Like a Queen

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Mother’s Day!

Once a year, a special day for all of the Mother’s out there. We get lovely cards and flowers, maybe some chocolates, or a nice dinner. A few of the lucky one’s even get breakfast in bed.

Mom’s everywhere need more holidays like this, I’m thinking every Sunday. So, I’ve selected a few of my favorite festive recipes to share with you and your Mom. Let me know some of your own family favorite in the comments section below.

Have a Happy Mother’s Day & Enjoy!

 

 

P.S. That very cute sweet little boy (above) is my daughter Rhiannon’s 3 year old son David eating a foot-long hotdog (with extra mustard). I understand he ate the whole thing.