Orzo Salmon Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    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
    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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