Grilled Salmon & Orzo Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 tsp salt
1/2 lb orzo pasta (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup olive oil , plus
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill , plus
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets, about 1 inch thick, cut into 4 pieces
1/2 grated lemon , zest of

Directions:

Place large pot of water on a burner and bring to a boil for the orzo.
In a strainer placed over a bowl, toss cucumber, tomatoes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and let drain for 20 minutes.
Preheat grill.
Cook orzo until JUST done, about 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Toss orzo with the 1/3 cup oil, lemon juice, 1/3 cup dill, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
Coat salmon with 1 tablespoon oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Grill salmon, skin-side up, for 4 minutes. Turn and sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon dill and lemon zest.
Cook salmon until golden and just barely done (the fish should still be translucent in the center), about 3 minutes longer.
Serve salmon on top of the salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	494.69 Kcal (2071 kJ)
Calories from fat	289.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.18g	50%
Cholesterol	81.06mg	27%
Sodium	752.34mg	31%
Potassium	895.19mg	19%
Total Carbs	11.62g	4%
Sugars	3.98g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.92g	8%
Protein	38.63g	77%
Vitamin C	18.2mg	30%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	29.7mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	130.36 Kcal (546 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.48g	50%
Cholesterol	21.36mg	27%
Sodium	198.25mg	31%
Potassium	235.9mg	19%
Total Carbs	3.06g	4%
Sugars	1.05g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.51g	8%
Protein	10.18g	77%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	30%
Calcium	7.8mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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