Orzo salad with salmon, herbs, and yogurt vinaigrette is a light and refreshing dish, perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's packed with flavor from the fresh herbs, tangy yogurt dressing, and savory salmon. This is a versatile recipe that can be easily customized to your liking—add more vegetables, change up the herbs, or even use a different type of fish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MEDITERRANEAN SALMON ORZO SALAD
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 369 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 30 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 264 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat
SUMMER ORZO SALAD
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to high heat.
- Toss the scallions in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the scallions until the bulbs are tender and the greens are well-charred, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool. (Alternately, you can char the scallions in a cast-iron pan on the stove.) Chop the white and light green parts finely, then discard the remaining ends of the scallions.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Drop in the orzo and begin to cook. Meanwhile, add the chopped scallions to a medium bowl. Add the vinegar, Dijon mustard, remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and half of the olives and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- When the pasta is finished cooking, drain and rinse to cool. Immediately toss in some of the vinaigrette, along with the cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, red onion and remaining olives. Mix well. Add more dressing to taste. Top with the goat cheese and serve.
ORZO SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Fill a stockpot 3/4 full with salted water. When water comes to a rolling boil, add orzo. Cook until al dente, or according to package directions.
- Drain orzo and cool on a baking sheet.
- Make the vinaigrette. When orzo is at room temperature, toss with tomatoes and cilantro. Dress with vinaigrette.
- In medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, zests, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until mixture has emulsified. Vinaigrette can be made up to 3 hours ahead, covered and chilled. Bring to room temperature and stir before serving.
HERB VEGETABLE ORZO SALAD
The chilled salad our Test Kitchen tossed together is an ideal warm-weather refresher. Golden corn, grape tomatoes and fresh basil bring the very best of summer to the table. Subtly salty olives add an interesting contrast to the other sun-sweetened veggies
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large serving bowl; add the corn, red pepper, tomatoes, olives, onion, basil and parsley. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
ORZO SALAD WITH SALMON, HERBS, AND YOGURT VINAIGRETTE
The rice-shaped pasta known as "orzo" is a favorite for salads. Here, it's topped with a low-fat yogurt dressing that's also delicious on grilled chicken or a green salad.
Provided by ElizabethKnicely
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the orzo according to package directions; drain. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
- Transfer the orzo to a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently with the dressing.
- Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.6, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 183.1, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 7.4, Protein 7.2
Tips:
- Choose the right orzo: Smaller orzo varieties like risoni work best in this salad.
- Cook the orzo properly: Al dente orzo has a slightly firm bite and holds its shape well in the salad.
- Prepare the salmon in advance: You can cook the salmon a day ahead and chill it. Flake it just before assembling the salad.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs add a burst of flavor to the salad. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, use dried herbs, but reduce the quantity by half.
- Make the yogurt vinaigrette ahead of time: The vinaigrette can be made a day ahead and chilled. When ready to serve, whisk in the olive oil.
- Don't overdress the salad: A little vinaigrette goes a long way. Add just enough to coat the ingredients without drowning them.
- Serve the salad immediately: Orzo salad is best enjoyed fresh. If you need to make it ahead, assemble it just before serving.
Conclusion:
Orzo salad with salmon, herbs, and yogurt vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for summer gatherings. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like your salad with more or less vegetables, or a different type of dressing, this recipe is a great starting point. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give orzo salad a try!
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