MINTED ORZO SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT

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Minted Orzo Salad With Grapefruit image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     pastas, salads and dressings

Time 2h40m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

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

Biruk Bash
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This salad is delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of grapefruit and mint.


Zainab Bakari
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover orzo. I also like to add some chopped avocado or cucumber for extra flavor and texture.


Hamza Mahadi
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I'm not a big fan of grapefruit, but I really enjoyed this salad. The grapefruit flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the other ingredients.


Pratichhya Pokhrel
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover orzo. It's also a great make-ahead salad for picnics or potlucks.


Faheem Ayan
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This salad is so good! I love the sweet and sour flavors of the grapefruit and the mint adds a nice touch of freshness.


Maslax Cabdi Boy
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I made this salad exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Marlene Kaniba
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This is a delicious and refreshing salad. I love the combination of grapefruit and mint.


AAMIR SOHAIL KASHIF
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover orzo. I also like to add some chopped avocado or cucumber for extra flavor and texture.


Cwenga Rala
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I'm not a huge fan of grapefruit, but I really enjoyed this salad. The grapefruit flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the other ingredients.


MADD BIZZY
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the bright and citrusy flavor of the grapefruit and the mint adds a nice freshness.


Isaac fakeye
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the salad was gone in no time.


Jay Rogers
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This minted orzo salad with grapefruit is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer party or potluck. The combination of sweet grapefruit, tangy mint, and nutty orzo is a winning one, and the salad is also very easy to make.