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

Mehabin Anhum
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This is my new favorite salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


blnd hussin
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but I loved this salad! The salmon and vinaigrette were so flavorful.


MR CHICKEN
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat fish.


Nubia Rock
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The salmon is perfectly cooked and the vinaigrette is delicious.


Ayan imran Bhtti
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Sia Tali
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! The kids especially loved the salmon.


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


Junior Miller
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always make it when I have guests over.


Zouhaib Malik
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This salad was easy to make and so delicious! I used fresh herbs from my garden and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Charles Sweers
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but I loved this salad! The yogurt vinaigrette was the perfect complement to the fish and the herbs added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Karl Erik
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big success. The flavors were delicious and the salad held up well in the heat. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mbindu Jeff
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This orzo salad with salmon, herbs, and yogurt vinaigrette was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were bright and fresh, and the salmon was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.