Best 6 Orzo Salad With Salmon Herbs And Yogurt Vinaigrette Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MEDITERRANEAN SALMON ORZO SALAD



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Provided by Danae Halliday

Categories     Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 22

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
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
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)

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



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bunch scallions
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2/3 cup Kalamata or cured black olives, pitted and chopped
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 red onion, finely diced
6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

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



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pounds orzo pasta
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Citrus Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 1/2 medium lemons)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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



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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

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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



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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

½ (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup diced red onion
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup pitted Mediterranean olives, cut in half
1 cup finely diced Asiago cheese
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh garlic
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
½ lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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



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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

1 (3 3/4 ounce) can pink salmon or 1 (3 3/4 ounce) can red salmon
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup peeled and diced English cucumber (about 1/2 cucumber, regular cucumber works as a substitute, but the flavor is slightly different)
1/2 tablespoon fresh chives, finely minced
1/2 tablespoon fresh dill, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

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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