There’s nothing I love more than the smell of outdoor BBQs and grills during the summer; the aroma is absolutely intoxicating.
This salad is something that I adapted from an orzo salad my mom makes frequently. She loads hers with fresh vegetables, feta, and a drizzle of olive oil and it’s so delicious, I could eat it as dinner alone. My version takes juicy, tender shrimp and grills them to perfection using a heavy sprinkle of an all-purpose complete seasoning blend. It’s smoky from the cumin and has a nice blend of garlic and other seasonings that make it perfect in this salad. I put spinach, cherry tomatoes, green onions, and toss it in a lemony vinaigrette and then top it with the grilled shrimp.
The best part about this grilled shrimp orzo salad is that it pairs perfectly with wine – and one of my favorite bottles lately is a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. I love grilled foods that are a little lighter like this salad because they complement the wine so well. Neither is overpowering one another, they are just the perfect balance. Both red and white wines are great for grilling.