Shrimp & Artichoke Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
18 mins
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 Cups
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Calories
3126 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp & Artichoke Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Recipe
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Whip up this pasta salad for a healthy make-ahead meal or to bring to a potluck. Whole wheat pasta, perfectly seared shrimp and artichokes make a fantastic combination!
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Ingredients
The Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
The pasta salad::
- 12 ounces whole wheat orzo pasta
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled & deveined
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained & quartered
- ⅓ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes not packed in oil
- 5 large basil leaves thinly sliced
Instructions
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.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Cup
Calories
312.6kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
38.4g
(13%)
Protein
17.6g
(35%)
Fat
9.4g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1.2g
(6%)
Cholesterol
86.1mg
(29%)
Sodium
412mg
(17%)
Fiber
6.6g
(26%)
Sugar
3.2g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Cup | |
| Calories | 312.6kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38.4g | 13% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 35% |
| Fat | 9.4g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 86.1mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6.6g | 26% |
| Sugar | 3.2g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
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