Cold Shrimp and Orzo Salad
Looking for a satisfying and healthy meal? Try this flavorful cold shrimp and orzo salad. The perfect balance of protein and carbohydrates, it's sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
- 8 oz Whole Wheat Orzo I use and order RiceSelect Orzo Whole Wheat Pasta
- ~3 cups fresh broccoli florets used 2 crowns
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 lb cooked shrimp shells and tails removed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 20 fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon dry would work
- ¼ cup plain non-fat yogurt 62g
- 1-2 cups baby spinach leaves 85g
- Salt and pepper
- About a ¼ cup of water
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo according to package.8 oz Whole Wheat Orzo
- While the pasta is cooking, clean and prepare all the veggies and place in a large bowl with the cooked shrimp.~3 cups fresh broccoli florets, 1 red bell pepper chopped, 1 pint of cherry tomatoes halved, 1 lb cooked shrimp shells and tails removed
- Put honey, vinegars, oil, garlic cloves, basil leaves, yogurt, spinach, water and a pinch of salt and pepper into the blender. Blend on high to and make the dressing.1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2-3 cloves garlic, 20 fresh basil leaves, ¼ cup plain non-fat yogurt, 1-2 cups baby spinach leaves, Salt and pepper, About a ¼ cup of water
- When the orzo is finished, run the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking. Add the cooked cold pasta to the bowl with the veggies and shrimp. Pour the dressing on top and mix well. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for a few hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 14gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 418mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 969IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg
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