Description
A fresh, healthy, and delicious Salmon, Asparagus, and Dill Orzo Salad with a zesty Lemon Pepper Vinaigrette, perfect for a casual summer dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups water, lightly salted
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2–3 inch pieces
- 1 1/3 cup uncooked orzo
- 1– 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, skin on
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (microbial rennet)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat grill for medium heat or preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Blanch Asparagus: Bring 6 cups of water to a boil, cook asparagus for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender, then plunge into ice water, drain and set aside.
- Cook Orzo: Return reserved water to a boil, add orzo, and cook according to package directions.
- Season Salmon: Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Cook Salmon: Grill salmon skin side down for 8-10 minutes or bake on a foil-lined broiler pan for 15-20 minutes until fish flakes easily.
- Chunk Salmon: Using forks, break the cooked salmon into large chunks.
- Make Vinaigrette: Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- Combine: Toss salmon, orzo, capers, asparagus, onion, dill, feta cheese, and Lemon Pepper Vinaigrette in a large bowl.
Notes
This salad is best enjoyed at room temperature and pairs perfectly with grilled French bread brushed with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: salmon salad, orzo salad, asparagus, lemon pepper vinaigrette, healthy dinner, summer recipes