Grilled Salmon with Orzo Salad

 
 

A delicious way to watch what you eat

  • 4 5-6 oz (150-180 g) Heritage Salmon Portions, about 1-inch thick
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 4 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
  • 1 cup (250 ml) orzo (or any small pasta shape)
  • 1/3 cup (85 ml), plus 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup (85 ml), plus 1 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh dill
  • Fresh-ground black pepper
  • Grated zest of 1/2 lemon
  1. In a strainer set over a medium bowl, toss the cucumber, tomatoes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and let drain for 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the orzo until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
  3. Toss the orzo with 1/3 cup oil, lemon juice, 1/3 cup dill, 1/4 tsp of the salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper.
  4. Light the grill. Coat the salmon with the 1 tbsp oil, the remaining salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill the Heritage Salmon for 4 minutes. Turn and sprinkle with the 1 tbsp dill and the lemon zest. Cook the fish about 3 minutes longer, until it's golden brown and just barely done (the fish should still be translucent in the centre). Serve the fish on the salad.
Serves 4
 
 

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