Orzo Salmon Salad - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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4 salmon, portions
4 cups cooked orzo pasta, cooled
2 cups chopped cucumbers
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons capers, drained
3 cups coarsely chopped Baby Spinach
1/3 lb havarti cheese, cubed
1/3 cup vegetable oil
5 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
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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.
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