Lemon Orzo Salad with Salmon and Veggies
You have to try this Lemon Orzo Salad with Salmon and Veggies. It is packed with flavors and is the perfect lunch to prep during the week. It is quick and easy to make, requiring less than an hour.
Why You Will Love Lemon Orzo Salad with Salmon and Veggies
Delicious. The salad has flavors from the lemon juice, parsley, and cilantro. It is one of the most delicious salads I have made.
Salad that is eaten with a spoon. I once heard someone say the best salads are those eaten with a spoon, and I agree. A salad eaten with a spoon is perfection.
Quick and Easy. The Orzo salad is easy to prepare and requires simple ingredients, such as cucumber, shallots, avocado, Orzo, and salmon.
Ingredients Needed for Lemon Orzo Salad with Salmon and Veggies
- Salmon is an excellent source of vitamin D and is high in omega-3 fatty acids. You can replace the salmon with tofu or chicken breast.
- Orzo is high in protein and fiber. You can substitute it with quinoa.
- Shallots are high in antioxidants and can help boost immunity.
- Olive oil provides healthy fats.
- Avocados are high in fiber and vitamins like vitamins C and E.
- Cucumber is a great source of fiber.
- Cilantro is rich in antioxidants. You can substitute it with parsley or basil.
- Lemon is a good source of vitamin C.
- Seasonings: I used dried parsley, salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder
- Honey, add sweetness to the salad dressing. The honey is optional.
How to Make Lemon Orzo Salad with Salmon and Veggies
Cook the orzo pasta as instructed on the box.
Remove the skin from the salmon and cut it—season with salt, black pepper, parsley flakes, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan, add the salmon and cook for 8- 10 minutes or until fully cooked. Use a fork to break the salmon into pieces.
To make the salad dressing, combine olive oil, honey, lemon juice, parsley flakes, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in four mason jars. Add the diced cucumber, shallots, cooked orzo, salmon, avocado, and cilantro to the jars.
When it is time to serve, add the salad mixture to a bowl, combine, and enjoy! The detailed recipe is included in the recipe card below.
Commonly Asked Questions
What is Orzo? Orzo is a delicious pasta shaped like rice. It can be used in salads, soups, and more. I discovered Orzo a few years ago, and it has been one of my favorite pastas. However, you can replace the orzo with quinoa if you are not a pasta fan.
What is a good vegan and vegetarian substitute for salmon in this salad? Tofu or chickpeas would be perfect. I made a similar salad with chickpeas, and it was delicious.
Can I add the avocado when I am ready to eat it? I don’t want it to turn brown in the jar. Yes, you can. However, mine stays fresh for days in the jar most of the time.
Can this salad be eaten cold or hot? Both are perfect. However, I prefer to eat mine warm. I warm it in the microwave for a minute before eating.
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Lemon Orzo Salad with Salmon and Veggies
Ingredients
- 1.5 LBs salmon fillet
- 1 ¼ cup orzo (dry)
- 2 medium Cucumbers
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 2 medium avocados
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 Shallots
- 1 oz cilantro
- 1 TBSP parsley flakes
- 1 ½ TBSP garlic powder
- salt to taste
- 1 ½ TBSP black pepper
- 1 TBSP smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo pasta as instructed on the box.
- Remove the skin from the salmon and cut it.
- Season the salmon with 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic pepper, salt to taste, 1 tbsp black pepper, and 1 tsp parsley flakes.
- Heat some olive oil over medium heat in a non-stick pan, add the salmon, and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Use a fork to break the salmon into pieces.
- Make the Salad dressing. In 4 mason jars, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 2-3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, ½ tsp parsley flakes, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, and salt to taste, and combine.
- Dice the cucumber, shallots, and cilantro.
- To each jar, add ½ cup cucumber, 2 tbsp shallots, ½ cup cooked Orzo, ½ cup cooked salmon, half an avocado, and ¼ cup cilantro.
- When ready to eat, transfer the salad mixture to a bowl, combine, and enjoy!
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This looks fantastic. I’ll be making it soon!
I hope you enjoy it!