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Dill Roasted Salmon Salad Kit

5 from 1 rating
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

SALADS

  • pound salmon filet
  • ½ teaspoon EACH salt onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 8 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
  • Olive oil salt, pepper

DRESSING

  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon EACH salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Place the salmon on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and dill.
  • Roast the salmon for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven to cool slightly.
  • While the salmon cools, toss the cooked orzo with a few drizzles of olive oil and some salt and pepper. Taste, and add more salt and pepper until the orzo is very flavorful.
  • Make the dressing. Whisk all dressing ingredients together and taste; add more salt and pepper to your preference.
  • When the salmon has cooled, remove the skin and cut into large chunks.
  • To go: Package the salmon, orzo, dressing, veggies, and cheese in separate plastic containers and bags.
  • To serve: assemble salads with a bed of lettuce, some orzo and salmon, and veggies and feta. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.

Notes

I like to package this with a few extras as a gift: some dessert, a loaf of bread, bottle of wine, etc. It’s a great gift or a make-ahead meal to make on a Sunday and eat throughout the week!
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