adfree-recipe

We use cookies

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our cookie policy.

By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies.
Our cookie policy.

Salmon and Kale Orzo Salad
0 Likes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
Elevate orzo salad with kale, smoked salmon, and feta cheese as a delicious alternative.
Ingredients:
  • 1 pound uncooked orzo pasta
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups kale leaves, stems removed
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup dried cherries
  • 0.25 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon, flaked
  • 3 ounces ricotta salata
Instructions:
  • 1. Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook orzo until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and spread onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, toss to coat, spread out, and let cool for about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the cooled orzo to a large serving bowl and set it aside.
  • 1. Boil a generous amount of salted water in a large pot. Quickly blanch the kale in the boiling water for approximately 30 seconds. Remove kale from water and plunge into a bowl filled with ice water. Once cooled, drain and gently pat the kale dry.
  • Combine kale, 1/4 cup olive oil, dried cherries, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper with orzo. Gently toss to mix. Top with flaked salmon and shave ricotta salata cheese on top. Serve immediately.

Similar Recipes