Mediterranean Salmon Orzo Salad
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
369 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Salmon Orzo Salad
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This Mediterranean Salmon Orzo Salad is packed full of fresh flavors! Crunchy vegetables, briny olives, feta and hearty salmon are all tossed in a lemon vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
Salmon
- 6 ounces sockeye salmon wild caught
- 1 teaspoon dill dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Salad
- 1 cup orzo cooked, drained and cooled
- 1 cup chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cucumber diced, English or Persian varieties
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers diced
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup kalamata olive chopped
- 2 tablespoons sun dried tomato chopped
- 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped, fresh
Vinaigrette
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. line a baking sheet with foil and spray the foil with cooking spray. Place the salmon on the baking sheet and sprinkle with the dill, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bake for 8-10 minutes depending on the thickness or until the internal temperature is 120° - 125° F. Let the salmon cool for several minutes, remove it from the skin and flake it into pieces with a fork.
- In a large bowl combine the cooked and cooled orzo, salmon, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, roasted red peppers, olives, feta, sun dried tomatoes, parsley and dill.
- In a small bowl or jar combine the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Whisk or shake until combined and then pour onto the salad. Toss everything together until it’s coated in the vinaigrette. Taste for season. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
369kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
264mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
2 reviews
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