Orzo Salad with Grilled Shrimp

This recipe serves:  4 6 8

6 ounces orzo
3/4 cup chopped, fresh tomatoes
1/3 cup pitted, halved olives
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped, fresh parsley
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
nonstick cooking spray
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1. Bring 1/2 gallon of well-salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain well and let cool.

2. Place the orzo in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, red wine vinegar and olive oil. Mix well. Add the fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Spray a grill with non-stick cooking spray and preheat the grill.

4. Grill over high heat, turning once until the shrimp are opaque and browned on the edges, about 5 minutes, total.

5. This salad can be served at room temperature or refrigerated and served cold.

Serving Size: 1 cup of salad with 4 ounces of shrimp

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