 | Shrimp And Orzo Salad |
| Photo: Mitch Mandel www.prevention.com |
Orzo is an inexpensive rice-shaped pasta that is easily found in supermarkets. If using less expensive bulk orzo, measure 3 cups (uncooked) for this recipe. If you can find fiber-rich whole wheat orzo, by all means buy it to use in this dish.
Ingredients
Serves: Prep: 12min|Cook: 8min |Total: 20min
- 1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta
- 8 ounces peeled and deveined medium shrimp
- 1 cup diced, no-salt-added canned tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup peeled, seeded, and sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
1.
BRING a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the orzo and cook for 6 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes longer, or until the shrimp turn pink and the orzo is al dente. Drain well and allow to cool slightly.
2.
TRANSFER the orzo and shrimp to a large salad bowl and add the tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, scallions, lemon rind and juice, oil, yogurt, cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
Nutritional Facts per serving
| CALORIES | 580.8 CAL |
| FAT | 10 G |
| SATURATED FAT | 1.8 G |
| CHOLESTEROL | 87.5 MG |
| SODIUM | 447.8 MG |
| CARBOHYDRATES | 93.6 G |
| TOTAL SUGARS | 9 G |
| DIETARY FIBER | 5.5 G |
| PROTEIN | 29 G |
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