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Grilled Salmon & Orzo Corn Salad

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Grilled Salmon & Orzo Corn Salad with fresh, sweet corn, tomatoes, basil, parsley, onion & lemon vinaigrette & a tender grilled wild caught salmon fillet

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Grilled Salmon with an Orzo and fresh Corn Salad

 

Grilled Salmon & Orzo Corn Salad ~ A light and refreshing orzo salad with fresh, sweet summer corn, tomatoes, basil, parsley, onion and a lemon vinaigrette served with a tender grilled wild caught salmon fillet.

Sweet summer corn is everywhere and I find myself wanting to put it in everything!  This Grilled Salmon & Orzo Corn Salad is a wonderful summer dish made with fresh herbs, orzo pasta, tomatoes and onion.  Dressed with a light vinaigrette and topped with a juicy piece of wild caught grilled salmon, this dinner is completely satisfying!

 

Grilled Salmon with an Orzo and fresh Corn Salad

Orzo pasta doesn’t feel as heavy as some pastas and the size and shape are wonderful in a salad.

 

Grilled Salmon with an Orzo and fresh Corn Salad

I could eat salmon at least once a week and love it grilled, baked, pan fried or smoked.  For this recipe we seasoned the salmon with salt and pepper and a little dry Sriracha seasoning then grilled the fillets for 4 minutes on each side.   Quick and easy and absolutely flaky-delicious!

 

Grilled Salmon with an Orzo and fresh Corn Salad

The orzo salad can be made hours ahead and served cold, warm or room temperature.  To be honest I’ve eaten it warm, cold and room temperature and loved it each time.  That makes this a wonderful meal for company taking only a few minutes on the grill to bring a flavorful dish to the table.  I think asparagus would also be great with the corn and tomatoes.

 

Grilled Salmon with an Orzo and fresh Corn Salad

 

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Grilled Salmon & Orzo Corn Salad

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Author: Tricia
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5 from 6 votes
A light and refreshing orzo salad with fresh, sweet summer corn, tomatoes, basil, parsley, onion and a lemon vinaigrette served with a tender grilled wild caught salmon fillet

Ingredients

For the salmon:

  • 4 wild caught salmon filets, about 6 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • dry Sriracha seasoning or your favorite seasoning for salmon

For the salad:

  • 4 ears of fresh corn, cut from the cob
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups mixed grape and cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 of a red onion, chopped
  • 4 pepperoncini, sliced

For the vinaigrette:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon pepperoncini juice
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • zest of 1 large lemon
  • juice of 1 large lemon
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper

Instructions

To prepare the salad:

  • Cook the orzo according to package directions, rinse in cold water and set aside to drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the corn kernels and the garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Set the corn and garlic mixture aside to cool.
  • In a large measuring cup combine the 1/2 cup of olive oil, pepperoncini juice, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and zest, 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper, and chopped red onion. Mix well.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the cooled corn and orzo. Add the tomatoes, sliced pepperoncini, parsley and basil. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.

To cook the salmon:

  • Preheat grill to medium high. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the salmon and season with salt, pepper and dry Sriracha if using. Carefully oil the grates of the grill to prevent sticking. Grill the salmon over the hot part of your grill and cook about 3-4 minutes for each side.
  • Divide the orzo salad on large plates or bowls and top with the grilled salmon. Garnish with fresh basil and ground pepper. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

The orzo salad can be made up to 6 hours in advance and may be served cold or room temperature.
Recipe for the salad adapted from Country Living
 
Nutritional information may vary depending on the products used

Nutrition

Calories: 764kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1300mg | Potassium: 1383mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 854IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg

I hope you enjoyed your July 4th holiday.  We love a good long weekend and enjoyed spending time with our family.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Tricia

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56 Comments

  1. Holly

    5 stars
    This was deeeelish! I blistered the tomatoes like someone else suggested and then added some crumbled blue cheese! The creamy saltiness of the cheese was a nice addition to an already yummy dish.

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  2. Cat

    5 stars
    I made this tonight–substituted the corn for kale and blistered the tomatoes. The vinaigrette recipe was so flavorful. Easy and delicious!

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    • Tricia Buice

      I love your substitution using kale, Cat – and blistering the tomatoes is absolutely brilliant! I’m going to try that next time. Thanks so much for trying the recipe and thank you very much for the feedback.

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    • KRISTIN

      5 stars
      Made this today to for a camping trip. Will grill the salmon when there The salad is delicious, I added fresh broccoli for some crunch.

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  4. Diane

    5 stars
    the beautiful colors of this Orzo corn salad are what got me to want to try it. I do not like salmon so subbed grilled shrimp. This salad was so good and easy to make, went great with our shrimp.

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    • Tricia Buice

      I love that you used shrimp Diane – sounds great to me! This is a lovely light salad and I’m so glad you gave it a try. I also appreciate that you took the time to let us know. Thanks again!

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  5. cheri

    Hi Tricia, just getting caught up a little behind. Salmon is my favorite I can eat it every night of the week, love the orzo salad, too…..perfect for this time of year.

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  7. tanna

    Wowza! Does that ever look like the perfect dish!! I LOVE every single ingredient in this one, Tricia… and, I might could even go for more than once a week. 😉 Thank you so much for your sweet note checking in on me. We had WILD times with kids running everywhere! Very, very quiet around here now. But, I’m happy to be back visiting my blog friends! I miss y’all when I’m over-run with the crazies! ha! blessings and hugs ~ tanna

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    • Tricia Buice

      Welcome back Tanna! So happy to hear from you. I am thrilled you have had wild times with kids everywhere – I am sure that made you very happy. Such fun! Hope you get a chance to make this recipe – its yummy 🙂 Have a wonderful week!

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  9. Kate Sullivan @ Cora and Bella

    This looks so yummy! And finally something that I can eat that doesn’t have gluten! Your other recipes look amaaaaazing and I oh so wish I could eat them
    xo

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    • Tricia Buice

      Thank you so much Kate! Hope you’ll come back again soon. This is a totally tasty dish. Have you looked at “Boulder Locavore” and “Barefeet in the Kitchen” for some wonderful, fantastic gluten free recipes! Let me know if I can help you get there 🙂

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  11. Bam's Kitchen

    Tricia, I love everything about this dish ! Love this fresh dressing on the summer salad along with that beautiful grilled salmon. Beautiful food photography! Pinned for later…

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    • Tricia Buice

      We like to change it up from time to time Amalia – and serve something fresh and healthy! A little bit of everything around here 🙂 Have a wonderful week!

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  14. Wendy

    This lovely bowl embraces all of the colors and fresh tastes of summer! ( I am in love with the smell of freshly picked basil.) I am going to try this with grilled chicken as well as the salmon! Have a great week!

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    • Tricia Buice

      Isn’t basil amazing! I was letting my grandson smell it the other day and he loved it too 🙂 I bet this would be great with grilled chicken. Love that it can be served cold and it’s still delicious. Have a great week!

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  16. michael

    What a delicious and perfect meal Tricia!! We love salmon, grill and eat 2 – 3 times a week! I hope you guys had a wonderful 4th of July!
    Michael

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    • Tricia Buice

      Thanks Toni! I really loved it and will definitely make it again and may try it with shrimp sometime. Love summer and all the fresh vegetables – hope you had a great July 4th holiday 🙂

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  20. Monica

    What an amazing dinner this would be! I just think this is “happy” food because it looks so vibrant, it tastes incredible (clearly) and makes you feel nourished and good about yourself at the same time. We love salmon here too and the orzo salad is such a lovely pairing; I love how you can enjoy the salad at all temps so it’s a great make-ahead to go with so many things.

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  26. Monique

    It’s not here yet..the corn..soon..as I see the stalks reaching for the sky..I have been making Inas roasted veggie orzo salad adding kalamatas..I love it..I am sure I will like this one..

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