Sorghum Arugula Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Vegetables:
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 ears of corn
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
10 skewers

Lemon Basil Dressing:
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
¼ teaspoon sorghum syrup
2 tablespoons basil leaves, torn
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Salad:
3 cups cooked whole grain sorghum
2 15 ounce cans of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 ears corn, grilled (see above)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, grilled (see above)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Shrimp:
10 skewers
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail on
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 lemon, juiced

Combine:
3 ounces arugula, rinsed
Lemon wedges, optional

Grilled Vegetables:
1. Prepare grill on medium to medium-low heat. Using ½ teaspoon olive oil, lightly grease grill grate with a wire-bristled brush.
2. Place 4 ears of corn on the grill, turning frequently, until corn is charred and heated through, approximately 10-12 minutes.
3. Remove corn from grill.
4. When cool enough to touch, cut kernels from cobs with a sharp knife, transfer to a large bowl, and set aside. This step can be done up to 3 hours ahead of time.
5. Use ½ teaspoon olive oil to grease the grill grate with a wire-bristled brush.
6. Stack grape tomatoes on skewers, and grill them for 2-3 minutes on each side (or until tender and lightly browned).
7. When done, place the tomatoes in a bowl and set aside.

Lemon Basil Dressing:
1. In a small bowl, add lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sorghum syrup, basil and sea salt. Whisk until emulsified, and set aside.

Salad:
1. In a large bowl, add cooked sorghum, cannellini beans, corn, red onion, and tomatoes. Pour ¾ of the dressing over the salad and mix well.

Shrimp:
1. Coat the grill with olive oil.
2. Thread shrimp on 12-inch skewers, sprinkle with lemon juice, sea salt, ground pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Place skewers on a grill. Grill for about 2 - 3 minutes on each side until pink. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp as it will become tough.

Combine:
1. Arrange arugula on a large platter. Add the salad mixture and top with shrimp and lemon wedges, if desired.
2. Drizzle remaining dressing over shrimp and serve.

Nutrient Analysis 1 serving (1 ¼ cups): Calories: 465 calories, Fat: 13 grams Saturated Fat: 2 grams, Carbohydrates: 65 grams, Sugar: 3 grams, Sodium: 530 milligrams, Fiber: 10 grams, Protein: 23 grams, Cholesterol: 107 milligrams



Ingredients

Grilled Vegetables:
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 ears of corn
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
10 skewers

Lemon Basil Dressing:
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
¼ teaspoon sorghum syrup
2 tablespoons basil leaves, torn
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Salad:
3 cups cooked whole grain sorghum
2 15 ounce cans of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 ears corn, grilled (see above)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, grilled (see above)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Shrimp:
10 skewers
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail on
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 lemon, juiced

Combine:
3 ounces arugula, rinsed
Lemon wedges, optional


Directions

Grilled Vegetables:
1. Prepare grill on medium to medium-low heat. Using ½ teaspoon olive oil, lightly grease grill grate with a wire-bristled brush.
2. Place 4 ears of corn on the grill, turning frequently, until corn is charred and heated through, approximately 10-12 minutes.
3. Remove corn from grill.
4. When cool enough to touch, cut kernels from cobs with a sharp knife, transfer to a large bowl, and set aside. This step can be done up to 3 hours ahead of time.
5. Use ½ teaspoon olive oil to grease the grill grate with a wire-bristled brush.
6. Stack grape tomatoes on skewers, and grill them for 2-3 minutes on each side (or until tender and lightly browned).
7. When done, place the tomatoes in a bowl and set aside.

Lemon Basil Dressing:
1. In a small bowl, add lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sorghum syrup, basil and sea salt. Whisk until emulsified, and set aside.

Salad:
1. In a large bowl, add cooked sorghum, cannellini beans, corn, red onion, and tomatoes. Pour ¾ of the dressing over the salad and mix well.

Shrimp:
1. Coat the grill with olive oil.
2. Thread shrimp on 12-inch skewers, sprinkle with lemon juice, sea salt, ground pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Place skewers on a grill. Grill for about 2 - 3 minutes on each side until pink. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp as it will become tough.

Combine:
1. Arrange arugula on a large platter. Add the salad mixture and top with shrimp and lemon wedges, if desired.
2. Drizzle remaining dressing over shrimp and serve.


Notes

Nutrient Analysis 1 serving (1 ¼ cups): Calories: 465 calories, Fat: 13 grams Saturated Fat: 2 grams, Carbohydrates: 65 grams, Sugar: 3 grams, Sodium: 530 milligrams, Fiber: 10 grams, Protein: 23 grams, Cholesterol: 107 milligrams

Sorghum is an extremely versatile grain that you can serve like rice or quinoa or other whole grains.You can cook sorghum grain using your stovetop, slow cooker, oven, rice cooker or whatever option you prefer to prepare your favorite meals. Whole grain sorghum adds a hearty, nutty flavor to your favorite recipes. Use it in salads and in place of pasta and rice. Sorghum grain can also be toasted as a crunchy addition to a tossed salad. Be sure to check out our cooking tips library and get started with new and exciting recipes today.

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