MINTED ORZO SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT

Minted Orzo Salad With Grapefruit image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 2h40m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

1 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons minced oregano
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded, deveined and minced
1 pound shrimp, cleaned
1 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small leek, cleaned and minced
1 cup orzo
1 bunch arugula, rinsed and dried
1 bunch watercress, rinsed and dried
1 bunch mint, rinsed and dried
1 cup coriander leaves, rinsed and dried
1 cup parsley leaves, rinsed and dried

Steps:

Combine the grapefruit juice and grated lemon and orange rinds in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Add the salt and pepper. Pour half of the liquid into a separate bowl and refrigerate.
Add the oregano, jalapeno and shrimp to the remaining vinaigrette. Toss to combine and refrigerate for 2 hours. Grill the shrimp over hot coals until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set aside to cool. Peel, devein and cut into bite-size pieces.
Pour the broth into a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat. Combine the olive oil and leek in a nonstick skillet. Cook over medium-low heat until the leek softens, about 5 minutes. Add the orzo and stir to combine. Ladle in 1/2 cup of the broth and stir. Increase the heat to medium and continue adding the broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until the orzo is tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water. Set aside.
Put the reserved vinaigrette in a salad bowl, add the salad greens and toss. Add shrimp, orzo, coriander and parsley leaves and toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 314, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 997 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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Alif Shike

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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's perfect for a summer party.

Danyal Danyal

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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!

FASILIA WANJA

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover orzo. It's also a great make-ahead salad.

Beatrice Kaivara

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I'm not a huge fan of grapefruit, but I loved this salad. The grapefruit adds a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the oranges.

Aniket Kathariya

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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced.

Tina Munoz

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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.

Barkatbaloch Barkatali

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This salad is delicious and refreshing. It's perfect for a summer party.

Ali Hawte

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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover orzo.

Heer Khan

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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.

Apd Apd

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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to make and transport, and it's delicious. The grapefruit adds a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the oranges.

Nafisa Chowdhury

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This salad was a huge hit at my last party! The combination of flavors is amazing, and it's so refreshing and light. I will definitely be making this again and again.

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