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 doch83

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Yogurt Dressing Recipes

Time 41m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup orzo pasta
⅓ cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¼ teaspoon coarse salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup peeled and diced English cucumber
3 ¾ ounces canned salmon, drained and flaked
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh chives
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh dill

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 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, lemon zest, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until vinaigrette is smooth.
  • Mix tomatoes, cucumber, salmon, parsley, chives, and dill with the orzo; add vinaigrette and toss until coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 263.6 mg, Sugar 8 g

Sabbir Shaike
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover salmon. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Haji Rashid
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Aplk Lama
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat salmon. My kids loved the combination of the salmon, herbs, and yogurt vinaigrette.


Rafi Sumon
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but I loved this salad! The flavors were amazing and the yogurt vinaigrette was a perfect complement to the salmon and orzo.


Michael Megliorino
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover salmon. It's also a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


Than Dar
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I especially love the combination of the salmon, herbs, and yogurt vinaigrette.


Divya Gurung
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This salad is delicious and refreshing. The salmon is cooked perfectly and the herbs and yogurt vinaigrette add a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Shamim Sheila
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are amazing and the yogurt vinaigrette is a perfect complement to the salmon and orzo.


sk gamerz
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use canned salmon, which makes it even quicker to prepare.


FOYSAL SHAH
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Uvonne Eromosele
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This is a great recipe for a summer lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover salmon.


Monica Kajjubi
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I love this salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the combination of the salmon, herbs, and yogurt vinaigrette.


Md akmol hasan Alif
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make salad. I used canned salmon, which made it even quicker to prepare. The herbs and yogurt vinaigrette were a perfect complement to the salmon and orzo.


Justin Greig
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I've made this salad twice now, and it's always a hit! The salmon is so flavorful, and the orzo cooks up perfectly. The yogurt vinaigrette is a great way to lighten up the dish without sacrificing any flavor.


Never See Account (Diamondfreddy)
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This orzo salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The salmon is cooked perfectly, and the herbs and yogurt vinaigrette add a refreshing touch. I especially enjoyed the crunch of the almonds and the sweetness of the dried cranberries.