Shrimp & Artichoke Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Recipe

By CarolineNGa

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp agave nectar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 12 oz. whole wheat orzo pasta
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained & quartered
• 1/3 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
• 5 large basil leaves, thinly sliced

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 18mins
Cooking time 18mins
Adapted from cookincanuck.com

Preparation

Step 1

THE DRESSING:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, agave nectar, salt and pepper. While whisking, gradually pour in the olive oil until combined.

THE PASTA SALAD:
Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.

Add the shrimp and sear until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 90 seconds per side.

In a large bowl, combine the orzo, shrimp, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and basil.

Pour the dressing into the salad and toss to combine. Serve.

Calories 312.6 / Total Fat 9.4g / Saturated Fat 1.2g / Cholesterol 86.1mg / Sodium 412.0mg / Total Carbohydrates 38.4g / Fiber 6.6g / Sugars 3.1g / Protein 17.6g / WW (Old Points) 6 / WW (Points+) 8