Grilled Salmon with a Mediterranean Orzo Salad
This delicious and simple grilled salmon with a Mediterranean orzo pasta salad is a great idea for dinner. Simple, light and refreshing this dinner idea is perfect!
Ingredients
4 - 8 oz salmon fillets
1 pound orzo, cooked and drained
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/3 cup capers
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
Juice from 2 lemons
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Salt and pepper salmon fillets and grill until they are cooked through, set aside.
2
In a large bowl, add the cooked and drained orzo pasta, diced cucumber, sliced and pitted kalamata olives, capers, red onions and grape tomatoes.
3
In a separated bowl, add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper (to taste) and whisk together to combined.
4
Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
5
Serve the grilled salmon fillets and salad together and enjoy.
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