Grilled Salmon With Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Salmon With 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 pound orzo (about 1 cup); 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; Fresh-ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, about 1 inch thick, cut into 4 pieces; Grated zest of 1/2 lemon

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 pound orzo (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Fresh-ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, about 1 inch thick, cut into 4 pieces
Grated zest of 1/2 lemon

1
In a strainer set over a medium bowl, toss the cucumber, tomatoes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and let drain for 15 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the orzo until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly. Toss the orzo with the 1/3 cup oil, the lemon juice, the 1/3 cup dill, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
3
Light the grill. Coat the salmon with the 1 tablespoon oil, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill the salmon, skin-side up, for 4 minutes. Turn and sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon dill and the lemon zest. Cook the fish until golden brown and just barely done (the fish should still be translucent in the center), about 3 minutes longer. Serve the fish on the salad.
4
Wine Recommendation: A good Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume will make the fresh, bright flavors of this pasta salad sing.

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

You need 10 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 pound orzo (about 1 cup), and more.

Yes, Grilled Salmon With 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 With Orzo Salad

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