Orzo tabouli salad with shrimp kabobs

INGREDIENTS: Orzo Tabouli Salad
4 oz Orzo pasta, cooked
4 Cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup Cucumbers, diced
1 Tbls Fresh mint
1 Tbls Flat leaf parsley
1/4 C Fresh lemon luice
1/4 C Lemon Vinaigrette
Salt to taste
3Kalamata olives
2 C Mixed greens
1/2 C Feta

STEPS:
Mix orzo, mint, parsley, cucumbers and lemon juice together. Salt to taste.  Place on a bed of mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.  Serve with lemon vinaigerette if desired.

INGREDIENTS: Shrimp Kabobs
6 medium Shrimp
1 Zucchini, cut into 6 slices
2 wooden skewers
Salt and pepper

STEPS:
Soak wooden skewers in water for several hours.  Place three shrimps and three pieces of zucchini alternating on the skewer.  Season lightly with salt and pepper.  Grill on each side for about three to five minutes a piece. Serve on top of orzo tabouli salad and garnish with lemon wedge if desired.

Hummus & Greek Salad Plate

INGREDIENTS: Hummus
1 C Garbanzo Beans
1/2 C Tahini (Sesame paste)
1 Tbls Lemon juice
Olive oil and water blend
Salt and Pepper

STEPS:
In a food processor, place garbazo beans, tahini and lemon juice.  Pulse until beans are ground up and then slowly add olive oil and water blend until completely smooth.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Set aside.

INGREDIENTS: Cucumber Raita
Greek yogurt
1 tsp Parsley
1/4 C Red Onions
1 tsp Garlic
1 tsp Sugar
Cucumber crescents
Salt and Pepper

STEPS:
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and refrigerate.

INGREDIENTS: Greek Salad
Mixed greens
Feta
Red onions, sliced thinly
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Cucumbers, split and sliced thinly
Kalamata olives
Bell pepper, sliced thinly
Pepperoncini
Zoe's Greek Dressing

OTHER INGREDIENTS:
Extra virgin oil olive
Toasted pita wedges
Spicy shake

TO PLATE:
Build greek salad as desired.  Place hummus onto the plate and top with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a little spicy shake.  Add toasted pita wedges and cucumber raita on the side.

Zoe's Kitchen
9 Du Rhu Dr # 300
Mobile, AL 36608-1259
251.344.9445
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Dine-in, take out, call-in, and catering all available.
www.zoeskitchen.com

ABOUT THE BUSINESS:
Our tasty, Mediterranean-inspired recipes originate from the southern kitchen of founder Zoë Cassimus, drawing from her Greek heritage. Today, everything is still made fresh daily.

SPECIAL EVENT INFORMATION:
Zoe's Kitchen is located inside Legacy Village shopping center off Dauphin Street.  On Saturday, December 15, 2012, Legacy Village is having a Toys for Tot drive from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Marines will be at Zoe's Kitchen to collect new, unwrapped toys.  Santa Claus will be on hand to give away goodies to children.  Adults can also register to win gift cards from the merchants of Legacy Village.

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