Greek Shrimp & Orzo Salad

This Mediterranean inspired-meal of Greek Shrimp & Orzo Salad is chock full of healthy, delicious ingredients!

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups whole wheat orzo, cooked according to package directions
1 cup peeled and diced English cucumber
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 cup drained canned garbanzo beans
1 cup drained, chopped canned artichoke hearts
1 cup pitted and chopped kalamata olives
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 bamboo or metal skewers

Instructions

Set the Big Green Egg for direct cooking at 500ºF.

If using bamboo skewers, place them in a pan, cover them with water, and let them soak for one 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 two 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.

Serves four.

Recipe and photo from Big Green Egg.