Salmon Orzo with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Avocado and Feta {Gluten-Free}
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Salmon orzo with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Avocados and Feta is one of my favorite dinner meals. Impress your guests with a flavorful and fragrant pasta that only takes 30 minutes to make.
Course:
Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine:
American, dairy-free, gluten free, Healthy
Servings: 4
Calories: 649 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 8 oz orzo use a gluten-free pasta, for gluten-free version
- 1 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1 1/4 cup cubed feta cheese in oil and spices if you only have a block of feta, cut up into cubes and cover with olive oil and italian seasoning
- 1 avocado cubed
- 3 teaspoons soy sauce divided
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Marinate salmon for 20 minutes - 1 hour in 2 teaspoons soy sauce, juice of half a lemon and salt and pepper.
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Cook orzo according to package directions, drain and set aside.
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Pan fry or grill salmon on medium heat 4-5 minutes per side (depending on thickness).
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Cut up cooked salmon into cubes or rectangular strips.
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In a large bowl combine orzo, salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, avocado.
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Pour 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and a splash of lemon juice on top.
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Mix and enjoy!
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**(If mixture is too dry add some oil from sun-dried tomatoes)
Nutrition Facts
Salmon Orzo with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Avocado and Feta {Gluten-Free}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 649
Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 104mg35%
Sodium 899mg39%
Potassium 1906mg54%
Carbohydrates 64g21%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 41g82%
Vitamin A 555IU11%
Vitamin C 15.8mg19%
Calcium 293mg29%
Iron 4.8mg27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.