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Shrimp Orzo Salad — From My Kitchen to Yours

Shrimp Orzo Salad — From My Kitchen to Yours

by Ashley Culotta in KISS Cooking | Recipes By Ashley

Hi friends — Ashley here. As we get closer to Thanksgiving, my kitchen starts filling with all the cozy, rich recipes we look forward to all year. But I always love having one light, bright dish on the table to balance everything out. Something fresh… something zesty… something that gives you a break from the carbs and casseroles.

This Shrimp Orzo Salad is exactly that.
It’s simple (of course — it’s KISS!), it’s beautiful on the table, and it comes together quickly, even on a busy holiday morning. I’ve been making versions of this salad for years, and it always disappears fast. From my kitchen to yours, I hope it becomes one of your new go-tos.

✨ Shrimp Orzo Salad ✨

A fresh + bright dish to lighten up your Thanksgiving table

What You’ll Need:
• 1 bag orzo (or a blended orzo/couscous bag), cooked
• 1 lb cooked, peeled shrimp
• 1 English cucumber, seeds removed + chopped
• 2 colorful bell peppers, chopped
• ½ red onion, chopped
• Feta cheese
• Fresh dill

For the Dressing:
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Juice of 1–2 lemons
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp garlic
• Salt + pepper to taste

How to Make It:

  1. Cook your orzo according to the package directions, then let it cool slightly.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, feta, and dill.

  3. Whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.

  4. Toss everything together and finish with a little extra fresh dill on top.

That’s it — simple, fresh, delicious.

This salad is one of those dishes that tastes even better after it sits, so you can easily prep it ahead and pull it straight from the fridge when everyone gathers around the table.

Whether you’re hosting, attending a potluck, or just need something easy for weeknight dinners, I hope you love this recipe as much as I do.

From my kitchen to yours — happy cooking, sweetheart.
🤍 Ashley

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