Lemon-Oregano Salmon

Orzo Pasta Salad
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Ingredients

  • 6 (6-oz) salmon fillets
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano

Instructions

  1. Season salmon with salt and desired amount of pepper. Cook salmon in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side or to desired doneness.
  2. Stir together 1 Tbsp oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and oregano. Spoon over salmon.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 8 oz orzo
  • 2 zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup Greek vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ tsp salt

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding zucchini during last 2 minutes of cooking; drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Place pasta mixture in a large bowl; add tomatoes, vinaigrette, basil, and salt. Toss.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
257
239
496
Fat (g) 12 9 21
Sat. Fat (g) 2 2 4
Protein (g) 35 7 42
Carb (g) 1 34 35
Fiber (g) 0 2 2
Sodium (mg) 321 320 641

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