Salmon and Kale Orzo Salad

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This recipe is a twist on a salad from Giada de Laurentiis.

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Published on May 24, 2021
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound uncooked orzo pasta

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 cups kale leaves, stems removed

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ cup dried cherries

  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 4 ounces smoked salmon, flaked

  • 3 ounces ricotta salata

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add orzo and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer onto a large baking sheet. Drizzle orzo with 3 tablespoons olive oil, toss, spread out, and set aside to cool, about 30 minutes.

  2. Once the orzo is cool, transfer to a large serving bowl. Set aside.

  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Blanch kale in the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Drain off water from kale and submerge in a bowl of ice water. Drain and blot dry.

  4. Add kale to orzo along with 1/4 cup olive oil, dried cherries, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Top with flaked salmon. Shave ricotta salata cheese on top and serve immediately.

Cook's Note:

If you can't obtain ricotta salata, feta cheese is a suitable substitute.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

559 Calories
24g Fat
68g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 559
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 897mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 68g 25%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 109mg 8%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 241mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.