Pasta Salads are one of my favorite sides to eat in the Summer time. The word salad can be very vague in my opinion and I've seen some rather unhealthy ones. On Wednesday, look out for my very unhealthy salad and I guarantee you are going to like it.

First, we should probably figure out what the term salad really is. According to dictionary.com, the term salad refers to "a cold dish of various mixtures of raw or cooked vegetables, usually seasoned with oil, vinegar, or other dressing and sometimes accompanied by meat, fish, or other ingredients."

Ingredients Needed

1 /2 cup frozen peas
¼ cup diced red onion
2-5 oz. cans of shrimp, or diced shrimp
½ lemon, juiced
1 /2 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dried dill
salt & pepper, to taste

Optional Ingredients

Fresh parsley, fresh dill, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes for garnish

Feta cheese, parmesan cheese, or chopped up english cucumber

Storage Tips

Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic, whatever! Make sure the container is airtight before putting it in the freezer or fridge.

Why You'll Love this Salad

Pasta salads definitely have a mix of proteins, fresh herbs, and vegetables in and they could be a whole meal source depending on what you add to them. You can make them your own by adding in whatever you like. For my pasta salad, I went with one of my favorite pastas which is orzo. Orzo, also risoni, is a form of short-cut pasta, shaped like a large grain of rice.

For veggies you have peas and onions and the protein of choice is shrimp. The dressing is a simple mixture of mayonnaise (reduced fat) , lemon juice, and dill for some flavor This pasta salad is great to take to potlucks and can be made the day before. Just store it in an airtight container.

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Shrimp and Pea Orzo Salad

Author: Jenna
Prep Time: 10min
Cook Time: 8min
Total Time: 18min
Yield: 8 1x

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Description

Pasta Salads are one of my favorite sides to eat in the Summer time. The word salad can be very vague in my opinion and I've seen some rather unhealthy ones.

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Ingredients

8 oz orzo pasta
1 /2 cup frozen peas
¼ cup diced red onion
2-5 oz. cans of shrimp, or diced shrimp
½ lemon, juiced
1 /2 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dried dill
salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the frozen peas to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Scoop out the frozen peas with a strainer or spoon that has holes in it and set the peas aside in a bowl. Add in the 8 oz of pasta to the water and cool until al dente. Orzo does not take as long to cook as regular pasta does. Check it after 6 minutes to see if it is done. If you want room temperature pasta salad, don't rinse. If you want cold pasta salad, rinse with cold water.
In a small bowl combine the ingredients for the sauce. Add the mayo, lemon juice, and dill and stir with a whisk until well combined.
In a large bowl, stir cooked pasta, shrimp, onions, and peas together. Add the sauce and stir until everything is evenly coated. Serve or refrigerate covered until ready to serve.

Notes

myWW points: Blue Points: 5; Green Points: 5; Purple Points: 5

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with WW in any way. I am just a member who creates recipes based on their points system. If you have any questions related to the program go to their website. The recipe builder is what I use to figure out points.

Category: Easy
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 160
Sugar: 1
Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 0
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 24
Fiber: 2
Protein: 8

Keywords: Shrimp and Pea Orzo Pasta Salad