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Grilled Sweet Italian Sausage with Orzo and Chickpeas

Give regular pasta a rest and whip up this fabulously refreshing dish—grilled sweet Italian sausage atop tender orzo, chickpeas, veggies, an View More expand_more

Give regular pasta a rest and whip up this fabulously refreshing dish—grilled sweet Italian sausage atop tender orzo, chickpeas, veggies, and fresh herbs in a creamy tahini dressing. Serve on a large platter and ta-da, Mediterranean-inspired flavors in just 20 minutes!

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Grilled Sweet Italian Sausage with Orzo and Chickpeas
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Total Time:
40 mins
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Servings:
4 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageSweet Italian Sausage
1 Pack
Carando Sweet Italian Sausage
1 Pack
1 Pound
Orzo
1 Pound
1 Can
Chickpeas, Drained
1 Can
1/2 Pound
Roma Tomatoes, Diced
1/2 Pound
1
English Cucumber, Diced
1
1
Small Red Onion, Diced
1
1/4 Cup
Fresh Basil, Chopped
1/4 Cup
1/4 Cup
Fresh Dill, Chopped
1/4 Cup
1/4 Cup
Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1/4 Cup
1/4 Cup
Fresh Mint, Chopped
1/4 Cup
2/3 Cup
Tahini
2/3 Cup
1
Lemon, Juiced and Zested
1
1/4 Cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 Cup
1 Cup
Water
1 Cup
1
Large Shallot, Minced
1
1 Clove
Fresh Garlic, Minced
1 Clove

Directions


  1. Prepare the grill.

  2. When the grill is medium-hot, grill the sausages until cooked through but still juicy and allow them to rest for about 5 minutes.

  3. While the sausages are grilling, cook the orzo according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse, and reserve warm.

  4. Combine the tahini, lemon juice and zest, extra virgin olive oil, water, shallot, and garlic in a large mixing bowl and whisk together to combine. Reserve.

  5. Combine the orzo, tomato, cucumber, onion, and herbs and dress with the desired amount of dressing.

  6. Transfer the salad to a large serving platter and slice the sausages and place them on top.

  7. Serve immediately.

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Ingredients


1 Pack
Carando Sweet Italian Sausage
1 Pack
1 Pound
Orzo
1 Pound
1 Can
Chickpeas, Drained
1 Can
1/2 Pound
Roma Tomatoes, Diced
1/2 Pound
1
English Cucumber, Diced
1
1
Small Red Onion, Diced
1
1/4 Cup
Fresh Basil, Chopped
1/4 Cup
1/4 Cup
Fresh Dill, Chopped
1/4 Cup
1/4 Cup
Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1/4 Cup
1/4 Cup
Fresh Mint, Chopped
1/4 Cup
2/3 Cup
Tahini
2/3 Cup
1
Lemon, Juiced and Zested
1
1/4 Cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 Cup
1 Cup
Water
1 Cup
1
Large Shallot, Minced
1
1 Clove
Fresh Garlic, Minced
1 Clove

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