Simple Bruschetta Salmon Orzo Salad Food

BRUSCHETTA ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in bowl. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.

ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Pour the broth into a heavy large saucepan. Cover the pan and bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo. Cover partially and cook until the orzo is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes. Drain the orzo through a strainer. Transfer the orzo to a large wide bowl and toss until the orzo cools slightly. Set aside to cool completely.
• Toss the orzo with the beans, tomatoes, onion, basil, mint, and enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature.
• Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
• Yield: 1 3/4 cups

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.

ORZO SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• In a sealable container, add the oil, lime juice, zest and seasonings. Shake well and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• On a non stick baking sheet, place the salmon portions.
• Baste the fish with some of the dressing.
• Place in heated oven and bake approximately 15-20 minutes.
• or until fish flakes.
• Meanwhile, put all the remaining ingredients (except the spinach) in a large bowl.
• Add the rest of the dressing and mix well.
• When fish is done, add the spinach to the salad and toss.
• Divide the salad among 4 plates and place a salmon portion on top of each serving.

WOOD SMOKED SALMON & ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Place orzo in a bowl, add salt and pepper to taste.
• Fold through the peas, dill, lemon rind and parsley.
• Drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice.
• Gently toss everything together.
• Add the spinach and salmon and fold through.
• Serve.

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!).