Orzo with Grilled Prawns, Summer Vegetables, and Pesto Vinaigrette

Ingredients for Orzo with Grilled Prawns, Summer Vegetables, and Pesto Vinaigrette

• 230g orzo (about 325ml )

• 100ml extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• 60ml red wine vinegar, divided

• 2 medium courgette or summer squash (about 250g total), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

• 1 red or yellow pepper, quartered

• 45ml purchased pesto

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

• 450g uncooked large prawns, peeled, deveined

• 2 heirloom tomatoes (8 to 275g total), cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves plus sprigs for garnish

• 30g ball fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

How to make Orzo with Grilled Prawns, Summer Vegetables, and Pesto Vinaigrette

Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon oil.

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons vinegar in small bowl. Brush courgette and pepper with oil mixture, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Whisk pesto, lime juice, remaining 50ml oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar in small bowl for pesto vinaigrette. Place prawns in medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons pesto vinaigrette; toss to coat.

Grill courgette and pepper until crisptender, about 3 minutes per side for courgette and 4 minutes per side for pepper. Transfer to work surface. Sprinkle prawns with salt and pepper; grill until charred and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place prawns in bowl with orzo. Chop courgette and pepper; add to bowl with orzo. Add remaining vinaigrette, tomatoes, sliced basil, and mozzarella; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; chill.

Garnish with basil sprigs and serve cold or at room temperature.

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