Grilled Salmon with Avocado Greek Salsa

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Grilled Salmon with Avocado Greek Salsa and Orzo

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Greek Salsa – tender, protein rich fillets are topped with a fresh, flavorful veggie packed, Greek salsa and served with a side of orzo. It’s such a delicious, healthy dish that’s sure to impress anyone!

Servings: 4

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

1. 1 cup dry orzo
2. 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
3. 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing grill
4. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5. 2 small Roma tomatoes, diced (1 cup)
6. 1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
7. 1/3 cup chopped red onions
8. 1/3 cup chopped kalamata olives
9. 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp)
10. 1 medium avocado, peeled and diced
11. 1/2 cup (2.5 oz) crumbled feta
12. 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
13. 3 Tbsp finely minced fresh parsley
14. 1 Tbsp finely minced fresh oregano

Instructions

1. Prepare orzo according to directions on package, drain (I recommend tossing with just a little olive oil). 
2. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat to about 400 degrees. Meanwhile chop ingredients for salsa.
3. Brush both sides of the salmon fillets with 1 Tbsp of the olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. 
4. Brush clean grill grates lightly with olive oil then place salmon on grill (close lid) grill until cooked though, about 3 minutes per side.
5. In a medium mixing bowl toss together tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, kalamata olives, garlic, avocado, feta, lemon juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil, parsley and oregano. Season with salt to taste.
6. Divide drained orzo among 4 plates then add a salmon fillet to each plate. Top each serving with plenty of the salsa, both over the salmon and the orzo. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Greek Salsa and Orzo

Amount Per Serving

Calories 677Calories from Fat 396

% Daily Value*

Fat 44g68%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Cholesterol 132mg44%

Sodium 476mg21%

Potassium 744mg21%

Carbohydrates 37g12%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 42g84%

Vitamin A 695IU14%

Vitamin C 15.9mg19%

Calcium 170mg17%

Iron 3.4mg19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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