Grilled salmon and orzo salad is an exquisite dish that embodies the epitome of culinary excellence. This tantalizing combination of tender grilled salmon, al dente orzo, and an array of vibrant vegetables is a symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. The succulent salmon, imbued with a smoky aroma from the grill, harmonizes perfectly with the toothsome orzo, while the crisp vegetables add a refreshing crunch. Drizzled with a zesty dressing that complements the natural flavors of the ingredients, this grilled salmon and orzo salad promises an unforgettable dining experience.
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GRILLED SALMON WITH ORZO, FETA, AND RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Curtis Stone
Categories Fish Pasta Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Dinner Vinegar Feta Seafood Salmon Grill Grill/Barbecue Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Prepare an outdoor grill for medium- high cooking over direct heat.
- 2. Meanwhile, make the orzo salad: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook, stirring often, for about 8 minutes, or until just tender. Drain the orzo in a sieve and set aside.
- 3. In a medium bowl, whisk the vinegar, shallots, and garlic together. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 4. In a large bowl, toss the warm orzo, spinach, tomatoes, pine nuts, and basil with the vinaigrette. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside at room temperature.
- 5. To cook the salmon: Coat the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Oil the cooking grate. Place the salmon on the grill with the top right corner of each fillet facing the 2-o'clock position and cook for 4 minutes, without moving the salmon. (This will help give the salmon a good sear of nice grill marks and help it release from the grate.) Using a thin metal spatula, starting at the corner of each fillet nearest you, flip the fillets over. Grill for about 2 minutes, or until the fish is opaque with a slightly rosy center when flaked in the thickest part with the tip of a small knife. Remove from the grill.
- 6. Mound the salad in the center of a large serving platter or four dinner plates. Sprinkle with the feta cheese. Top with the salmon, sprinkle with the chives, and serve.
MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD
This light and refreshing cold pasta salad is loaded with the flavors of the Mediterranean, and pairs well with grilled proteins, such as fish, pork, chicken or steak. If you make this in advance, reserve a bit of the dressing to add right before serving, as the pasta has a tendency to soak up the dressing as it sits over time.
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain well. Rinse with cold water and drain well again.
- Combine orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and Asiago cheese in a large bowl.
- Whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette. Drizzle over the orzo mixture and toss lightly to combine. Add basil and parsley and mix well. Let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 819 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
GRILLED SALMON & ORZO SALAD
There is definilty more than one tradition going on in this recipe. Dill and cucumber unite in a Greek-inspired salad, while salmon and dill are a typical Scandinavian pairing. A great recipe adapted from Food & Wine Magazine. Wine: They suggest a good Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé to make the fresh, bright flavors of this pasta salad sing.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Greek
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place large pot of water on a burner and bring to a boil for the orzo.
- In a strainer placed over a bowl, toss cucumber, tomatoes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and let drain for 20 minutes.
- Preheat grill.
- 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.
- Coat salmon with 1 tablespoon oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Grill salmon, skin-side up, for 4 minutes. Turn and sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon dill and lemon zest.
- Cook salmon until golden and just barely done (the fish should still be translucent in the center), about 3 minutes longer.
- Serve salmon on top of the salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.1, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 88.7, Sodium 704.1, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.1, Protein 42.5
GRILLED VEGGIE AND ORZO SALAD
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 cup of the olive oil to a large bowl. Whisk to combine, then add all the prepped vegetables. Toss the vegetables to coat them in the marinade.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is heated, add the vegetables in batches, being sure to keep them in a single layer and not to overcrowd the pan. Grill until the vegetables have nice char marks and are beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the vegetables and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a rimmed baking sheet. Keep grilling until all the vegetables are cooked. Cool slightly, then cut the vegetables into small bite size pieces. Save any leftover marinade to build the dressing for the salad.
- To the serving bowl with the leftover marinade from the vegetables, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Whisk to combine. Add the cooked orzo and the chopped grilled vegetables and toss to combine. Add the feta, parsley and dill and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or keep at room temperature until ready to serve.
GRILLED SALMON WITH GREEK ORZO SALAD
This is a great healthy lunch or dinner. Great in the summer and quick & easy to prepare. For this recipe I only use True North Salmon because it is the freshest salmon available and it's delicious!
Provided by cchurchh
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Season both sides of salmon generously with salt and pepper.
- Blend dill and olive oil together and brush over salmon. Let stand at room temp for 20 minutes to an hour.
- Make the Orzo Salad:.
- In a strainer set over a medium bowl, toss the cucumber, onion and tomatoes with 1 tsp of kosher salt and let drain for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the orzo until just done, about 9 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
- Toss the cooked orzo with the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh dill and black pepper. Fold in the cucumber mix and the black olives. Set aside while you cook the salmon.
- Grill the Salmon:.
- Pre-heat grill (or broiler) until very hot. Place salmon on grill and cook 2-3 minutes per side, depending on thickness of fillets (for a 3/4" thick piece, this will yield perfectly cooked salmon, medium rare.).
- Mound the orzo evenly in the center of four plates. Top with the salmon and garnish with fresh lemon zest and chopped dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.4, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 77.4, Sodium 259.6, Carbohydrate 51, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 5.1, Protein 43.4
GRILLED VEGETABLE ORZO SALAD
Vegetables that are in season make great additions to this orzo salad. It's the perfect side dish for a picnic, it can easily be doubled for a crowd, or you can add grilled chicken to make it a filling entree. -Danielle Miller, Westfield, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Place vegetables in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Add to vegetables and toss to coat., Remove vegetables, reserving dressing. Grill mushroom, pepper and onion, covered, over medium heat 5-10 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Grill asparagus and zucchini, covered, 3-4 minutes or until desired doneness, turning occasionally., When cool enough to handle, cut vegetables into bite-size pieces. In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, grilled vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, basil, salt, pepper and reserved dressing; toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until cold. Just before serving, stir in cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality salmon. Look for fillets that are firm and have a bright pink color.
- If you don't have a grill pan, you can cook the salmon in a regular skillet over medium heat.
- To prevent the salmon from sticking to the grill pan, brush it with olive oil before cooking.
- Cook the salmon until it is cooked through but still moist, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- While the salmon is cooking, prepare the orzo salad. Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Then, fluff the orzo with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the orzo salad and toss to coat.
- Once the salmon is cooked, add it to the orzo salad and toss to combine.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This grilled salmon orzo salad is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for summer gatherings. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the orzo salad is light and refreshing. This salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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