Grilled Salmon & Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Salmon & Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 4 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 lb orzo pasta (about 1 cup); 1/3 cup olive oil, plus; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill, plus; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; fresh ground black pepper; 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets, about 1 inch thick, cut into 4 pieces; 1/2 grated lemon, zest of

Servings: persons

1 cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb orzo pasta (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill, plus
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets, about 1 inch thick, cut into 4 pieces
1/2 grated lemon, zest of

1
Place large pot of water on a burner and bring to a boil for the orzo.
2
In a strainer placed over a bowl, toss cucumber, tomatoes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and let drain for 20 minutes.
3
Preheat grill.
4
Cook orzo until JUST done, about 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Toss orzo with the 1/3 cup oil, lemon juice, 1/3 cup dill, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
5
Coat salmon with 1 tablespoon oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
6
Grill salmon, skin-side up, for 4 minutes. Turn and sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon dill and lemon zest.
7
Cook salmon until golden and just barely done (the fish should still be translucent in the center), about 3 minutes longer.
8
Serve salmon on top of the salad.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice, 4 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 lb orzo pasta (about 1 cup), and more.

Yes, Grilled Salmon & Orzo Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Salmon & Orzo Salad

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