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Mediterranean Salmon Orzo Salad

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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 369 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

Salmon
  • 6 ounces wild caught sockeye salmon
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Salad
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo cooked, drained and cooled
  • 1 cup chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup diced English or Persian cucumber
  • 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped sun dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Vinaigrette
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup optional

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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

Calories 369kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 264mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 369

% 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.