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Zesty Lemon Crab Orzo Medley
This vibrant, chilled orzo medley bursts with succulent lump crab, tangy feta, and Kalamata
65 min4 servingsmediterraneanmain course
pescetarian
mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 cucumber
- 0.5 red onion
- 1 cup italian plum tomato
- 0.5 green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp citrus zest
- 0.25 cup parsley
- 2 tbsp dill
- 1 tbsp fresh mint
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1Cook orzo according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool completely.
- 2In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo, picked lump crab meat, diced cucumber, red onion, Italian plum tomatoes, green bell pepper, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- 3In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, citrus zest, chopped fresh parsley, fresh dill, fresh mint, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- 4Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine everything thoroughly.
- 5Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
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