Shrimp Salad

I like shrimp but not really crazy about it, so I try to mix it up with some other stuff:).I do not remember how I got inspired to make this salad but everyone loves it and it makes a great side dish.
INGREDIENTS:
1). Shrimp, jumbo larger is better but you can use the rock shrimp too,no problemo :)about 1 pound or more , as you wish:)
2). Scallions as much as you like , I like it a lot like 1 cup.
3). Parsley , around 1 oz.
4). 2 -4lemons, depends how big they are .
5). Canola or vegetable oil 4 -5 table spoons.
6). Red onion, half of very little onion.
7). Orzo, 1 pound.
8). Salt and pepper according to your taste.
9). Cucumbers half pound.
Preparation:
Make the orzo according to the box, just regular way , rinse with cold water, drain and set aside. Clean and grill your shrimp , make sure you do not overcook it or it will get tough, oh don't forget to season it first with salt, pepper and drizzle of lemon juice and put aside ready shrimp also. Cut onion very thinly and scallions in quarter inch pieces, cover them with lemon juice in a bowl and set aside also, wait around ten minutes and drain the juice out from onions. Chop up parsley too and combine juice from 1 lemon and oil and salt and pepper whisk make it like a dressing . Cut your cucumbers in quarter horizontally you have to end up with 4 long cucumber strips and spoon out all the seeds , and then chop the strips up.
In a large bowl mix everything together and you will end up with very beautiful and also yummy salad ! Enjoy!

Melon Asparagus Mozzarella Salad

It is the time of the year again... I mean it is winter, time for endless holidays and dinner parties , time for more eating and less movement, time for the most interesting super caloric drinks...So naturally I decided to share some lighter dishes, let's give our bellies a break:) This recipe actually was inspired by Giada De Laureates similar dish

Ingredients :
1). 1 pound Asparagus.
2). 1 pound melon.
3). 1 tb spoon vegetable oil.
4). 1 tb spoon lemon juice ( fresh ).
5). Couple of Mint leaves if you have it .
6). Salt and pepper just a little according to your taste.
7). 2 oz mozzarella ,part skim if you want a light dish .
8). Slivered almonds as much as you like, but I would recommend couple of tb spoons, to keep our light dish lighter .

Preparation :
Trim asparagus grill or steam them. Cut into 1-2 inch stripes , cut melons into cubes and mozzarella into thin rectangles,add almonds; separately whisk salt, pepper, oil and lemon juice together , pore over main ingredients in a large bowl ,fold everything and whoa la:) it's done! Almost forgot throw roughly chopped mint leaves for even more flavor and nutrition, not to mention that you will end up with super good looking plate.Enjoy this guilt free yummy dish!