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Grilled Veggie and Shrimp Orzo Salad

URL: https://www.erinliveswhole.com/grilled-veggie-and-shrimp-orzo-salad/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 32 oz raw, peeled jumbo shrimp
  • 2 large zucchinis
  • 2 large yellow squash
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 large red peppers
  • 16 oz Banza 'rice' or orzo
  • 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

The dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Chop all veggies into large chunks or slices and spray with non-stick spray.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and spray it with non-stick spray.
  3. Spray a large piece of aluminum foil with non-stick spray, add shrimp, and place on the grill, creating a side wall with the foil.
  4. Add all veggies directly to the grill, close the lid, and cook for 4 minutes.
  5. After 4 minutes, flip the veggies and stir the shrimp, cooking for another 4 minutes.
  6. Turn off the grill and remove shrimp and veggies, letting them cool.
  7. Cook and drain the Banza rice or orzo according to package instructions.
  8. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  9. Add the cooked orzo and sliced tomatoes to the bowl.
  10. Chop the grilled veggies into small pieces and add them to the bowl along with the shrimp and fresh dill, stirring to combine.
  11. Serve warm or let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
250
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
20g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
200mg

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