By JackSaville
Greek Salmon with Lemon Feta and Orzo Summer Salad
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:41:51 GMT
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Ingredients
4 servings

4 x 5 ouncesalmon fillets

1 tablespoonbalsamic vinegar

2 teaspoonssmoked paprika

2 tablespoonsfresh oregano
chopped, or 1 tablespoon dried oregano

1shallot
chopped

4 clovesgarlic
minced or grated

red pepper flakes

kosher salt

black pepper

6 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

1lemons
sliced and seeds removed, use to your taste

226.8gfeta cheese crumbled

12gfresh basil
dill, or mint, chopped, I use a mix
Summer Salad

561gorzo
cooked

72gextra virgin olive oil

24gfresh basil
dill, or chives, chopped, I use a mix

1roasted red pepper
chopped

1 x 14 ouncecan chickpeas
drained

298gcherry tomatoes
halved

67.5ggreen olives

66.5gcucumber

1avocado
diced
Instructions
Step 1
1. Place the salmon in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the balsamic vinegar, paprika, oregano, shallot, garlic, and a pinch each of crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasonings and oil evenly into flesh. Toss the lemon slices into the oil.
Step 2
2. To make the salad. Add the orzo, olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, herbs, and a pinch each of crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to a large serving bowl. Add the chickpeas, red peppers, tomatoes, olives, and avocado, toss to combine.
Step 3
3. Heat your grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium high heat. Place the salmon on the grill, skin side down. Add the lemon slices. Cover and cook until skin is lightly charred, 4-5 minutes, flip the salmon and lemons, grill another 3-4 minutes until opaque. Remove everything from the grill.
Step 4
4. Finely chop the lemon slices and mix them with the herbs, crumbled feta, and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add a couple of spoonfuls of the feta to the orzo salad.
Step 5
5. Divide the salad between plates. Add the salmon and sprinkle with lemon feta. Top with lots of fresh herbs, and an extra squeeze of lemon, if desired. Enjoy!
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