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Shrimp & Artichoke Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Recipe
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!
Prep Time
18
minutes
mins
Cook Time
12
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Entrees, Pasta
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Healthy Dinner Recipes, Seafood Recipes
Servings:
8
Cups
Calories:
312.6
kcal
Author:
Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck
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.
Notes
Weight Watchers Points: 6 (Freestyle SP), 6 (Points+)
Nutrition
Serving:
1
Cup
|
Calories:
312.6
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
38.4
g
|
Protein:
17.6
g
|
Fat:
9.4
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1.2
g
|
Cholesterol:
86.1
mg
|
Sodium:
412
mg
|
Fiber:
6.6
g
|
Sugar:
3.2
g