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Greek Orzo Salad With Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Greek Orzo Salad With Grilled Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb uncooked orzo pasta (cook according to directions, rinse in cool water,drain and set aside)
1 english cucumber, seeded quartered and sliced
2 cups grape tomatoes
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (more for garnish )
1/3 cup golden balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves
1/3 cup light olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3/4 lb crumbled feta cheese
16 -20 shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt & fresh ground pepper , to taste

Directions:

Combine the orzo, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in a large serving bowl.
In a blender place, vinegar, basil, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon Mustard, and salt and pepper.
Mix well.
Slowly add oil and blend till emulsified.
Pour vinaigrette over pasta and fold lightly to coat.
Carefully fold in cheese.
Set in fridge.
Heat grill to high.
Brush shrimp with olive oil and a little lemon.
Grill two minutes per side or just till cooked through.
Divide salad into 4 and divide shrimp over the tops.
Prep time doesn't include time to cook pasta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	816.2 Kcal (3417 kJ)
Calories from fat	523.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	58.14g	89%
Cholesterol	125.72mg	42%
Sodium	2035.2mg	85%
Potassium	251.48mg	5%
Total Carbs	52.37g	17%
Sugars	14.4g	58%
Dietary Fiber	2.54g	10%
Protein	22.13g	44%
Vitamin C	4mg	7%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	465.4mg	47%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	176.37 Kcal (738 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.56g	89%
Cholesterol	27.17mg	42%
Sodium	439.78mg	85%
Potassium	54.34mg	5%
Total Carbs	11.32g	17%
Sugars	3.11g	58%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	10%
Protein	4.78g	44%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	7%
Iron	0.5mg	12%
Calcium	100.6mg	47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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