Salmon Orzo Salad And Cheesy Herb Muffins Food

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.

SALMON ORZO SALAD AND CHEESY HERB MUFFINS

Steps:

• SALMON ORZO SALAD:.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. In large bowl, combine salad dressing, yogurt, mayonnaise, milk, and Parmesan cheese and mix well.
• Flake salmon and add to dressing mixture along with tomatoes, bell peppers, and cheese and stir gently. Top with peas; do not stir.
• Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and add to salad in bowl; stir gently to combine. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours to blend flavors before serving.
• CHEESY HERBED MUFFINS:.
• Preheat oven to 400°F Grease 12 muffin cups with unsalted butter and set aside. Combine onion, parsley, dill seed, thyme, and garlic in small bowls; set aside.
• In large bowl, combine flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and dill weed and mix until blended; there will be a few lumps. Fill prepared muffin cups 3/4 full. Sprinkle each muffin with the onion mixture and lightly press into batter.
• Bake muffins at 400°F for 17-22 minutes or until muffins are firm and light golden brown. Cool 1 minute in pan, then remove from pans and cool for 30 minutes on wire racks; serve warm. 12 muffins.
• To reheat in the microwave, place muffins on a microwave-safe plate and cover with microwave-safe paper towel. Microwave on HIGH for 10-15 seconds per muffins; let stand 1 minute, then serve.

SAVORY HERB MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spray 12 standard-size muffin cup pan with cooking spray.
• Add dry ingredients to large bowl and stir to blend well.
• Mix buttermilk, eggs, sour cream and oil in medium bowl to blend.
• Add herbs and lemon peel.
• Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture, do not over mix.
• Drop batter into prepared muffin pan.
• Brush tops lightly with melted butter.
• Bake muffins 15 minutes, brush tops again with butter.
• Continue baking until golden on top about 12 minutes longer.
• Turn muffins out onto cake rack.
• Serve warm with cream cheese.

PARMESAN HERB MUFFINS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Grease bottoms of 12 muffin-pan cups or line with paper baking cups.
• Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
• In large bowl, combine flour sugar, baking powder, baking soda, sage, parsley and cheese, blend well.
• Add buttermilk (or sour milk), margarine and egg; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
• Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3rds full.
• Bake at 400 degrees F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center coumes out clean.
• Best served warm.

SIMPLE BRUSCHETTA SALMON ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for about 8 minutes, or until just tender; drain.
• Combine balsamic vinegar, garlic, and olive oil for the dressing.
• Place pasta in large bowl and mix with dressing, drained salmon and remaining ingredients and toss to mix well.
• Add in salt and pepper to taste. (if desired).
• Serve either hot or cold. (note- the flavours develop nicely if you chill this first -- letting it sit overnight makes it even more flavourful, but it's up to you!).

GRILLED SALMON & ORZO SALAD

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.

ZUCCHINI HERB MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 18 muffin tins with butter or shortening.
• Beat eggs in a bowl. Stir in milk and oil.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix dry ingredients into egg mixture, just until moistened. Batter should not be completely smooth.
• Gently fold in zucchini and basil.
• Fill greased muffin tins ¾ full. Sprinkle each with cheese.
• Bake 18-20 minutes or until done. Remove from pan and serve warm.

HERBY ORZO & LEMON SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat, and fry the onion for 10-15 mins, or until golden and caramelised. Add the garlic and sugar and cook for a further 3 mins. Season to taste.
• Cook the orzo following pack instructions. Drain, then toss with a little of the extra virgin olive oil and leave to cool completely. Whisk the remaining oil with the lemon juice and set aside.
• Toss the orzo with the sticky onion and garlic, the lemony dressing, herbs and capers, along with half the toasted almonds. Season. Spoon onto a sharing plate and top with the rest of the almonds. Will keep in the fridge for up to three days.