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Description
Orzo is a type of pasta the size and shape of a grain of rice. It is used throughout the Middle East and the Mediterranean and is particularly popular in Greece. This orzo salad is loaded with other ingredients that are commonly used throughout Mediterranean countries—artichokes, garbanzo beans, mint, dill, and kalamata olives. Removing the pits from kalamata olives is easy. Just set the olive on a cutting board and hit it with the flat side of a large knife. The pit can then be easily separated. The salad will be most delicious if the shrimp are cooked just before needed: Chilling shrimp permanently hardens them.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 Tbsp. virgin olive oil (extra-)
- kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat orzo (cooked according to package directions)
- 1 cup English cucumber (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup garbanzo beans (drained canned)
- 1 cup artichoke hearts (drained, chopped canned)
- 1 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and chopped)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed, from 1 to 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup virgin olive oil (extra-)
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
Directions
- Set the Big Green EGG for direct cooking at 500ºF.
- If using bamboo skewers, place the skewers in a pan, cover with water, and let soak for 1 hour.
- Place the shrimp on the skewers. Brush them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the skewers on the grid. Close the lid of the EGG and grill for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the skewers to a rimmed sheet pan. Remove the shrimp from the skewers and place them in a large bowl. Add the orzo, cucumber, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, artichoke hearts, olives, cheese, onion, dill, and mint to the bowl and toss to blend.
- Combine the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, olive oil, and garlic in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the dressing over the orzo salad and toss well. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
NutritionView More
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| Calories640Calories from Fat410 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat45g69% |
| Saturated Fat11g55% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol35mg12% |
| Sodium950mg40% |
| Potassium790mg23% |
| Protein17g |
| Calories from Fat410 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate46g15% |
| Dietary Fiber15g60% |
| Sugars10g |
| Vitamin A15% |
| Vitamin C35% |
| Calcium30% |
| Iron30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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