MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SALAD IN A JAR

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This Greek salad to go is packed with so much freshness, it instantly brightens up your day. Just layer it all in a jar and pack it up-then serve and enjoy. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
3/4 cup Greek vinaigrette
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
3/4 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
8 cups fresh arugula

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 1287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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