Spinach Orzo Salad with [Scallops]

By miss5elements

I substituted red onions for radishes, but the original recipe calls for 1/2 red onion; as well as scallops for shrimp.

Per Serving:
Cal 672, Fat 35g, (sat fat 7g), Chol 238mg, Sodium 576mg, Carb 54g, Fiber 5g, Protein 36g

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 1/2 c orzo
• 4 c spinach, thinly sliced
• [1 lg] red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 small cucmber, peeled, seeded & diced
• 1/4 c pitted oil-cured olives, chopped
• 1/2 c packed fresh mint, chopped
• 1/2 c packed fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/3 c + 2T EVOO
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 lb medium [scallops]
• 1/2 c crumbled feta cheese

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 38mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat broiler. Bring a pot of salted H2O to boil.
2. Add the orzo & cook until al dente, ~8 min.
3. Toss the spinach, onion, cucumber, olives, mint, & parsley, & 1/3c each of lemon juice & EVOO in a lg bowl.
4. Drain the orzo, rinse w/ cold H2O & shake dry.
5. Add orzo to the salad & season w/salt & pepper.
6. Toss the scallops w/ the remaining 2T each of lemon juice & EVOO in a bowl.
7. Arrange on a foil-lined broiler pan & broil for 1-2 min. Turn and broil until cooked through, 2-3 more min.
8. Divide the salad among the plates.
9. Top w/ scallops, sprinkle w/feta, & season w/pepper.