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Tunisian-Spiced Salmon with Orzo Salad
Tunisian-Spiced Salmon with Orzo Salad

Tunisian-Spiced Salmon with Orzo Salad

plus Arugula, Cucumber, Tomato & Lemon Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on September 23, 2025

This fresh Mediterranean-inspired dish features seared Tunisian-spiced salmon served over a vibrant arugula and orzo pasta salad with juicy tomato, cucumber, and dill tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette. A drizzle of lemon garlic yogurt sauce adds a zesty, creamy finish to this wholesome bowl packed with texture and flavor.

Tags:
High Protein
Mediterranean
Quick
Easy Prep
New
Nutritious Picks
Allergens:
Fish
Milk
Eggs
Wheat

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time20 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

¼ ounce

Dill

1 unit

Lemon

1 unit

Tomato

10 ounce

Salmon

(Contains: Fish)

1 tablespoon

Tunisian Spice Blend

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

2 tablespoon

Yogurt

(Contains: Milk)

2 tablespoon

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs)

2 ounce

Arugula

1 unit

Mini Cucumber

4 ounce

Orzo Pasta

(Contains: Wheat)

5 teaspoon

Red Wine Vinegar

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

Olive Oil

Sugar

Cooking Oil

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories850 kcal
Fat52 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Carbohydrate55 g
Sugar6 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein39 g
Cholesterol115 mg
Sodium210 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Large Pot
Large Pan
Zester
Large Bowl
Whisk
Strainer
Paper Towel
Small Bowl

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Zest and quarter lemon. Trim and quarter cucumber lengthwise; cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick quarter-moons. Dice tomato into ¼-inch pieces. Roughly chop dill.

Mix Dressing
2

• In a large bowl, combine half the vinegar, 2 TBSP olive oil, ½ tsp sugar, salt, and pepper (all the vinegar, 4 TBSP olive oil, and 1 tsp sugar for 4 servings); whisk to combine.

Cook Orzo
3

• Once water is boiling, add orzo to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain and rinse orzo under cold water to cool, at least 30 seconds. • Transfer orzo to bowl with vinaigrette, stir to coat. Refrigerate until ready to use in Step 5.

Cook Salmon
4

• While orzo cooks, pat salmon* dry with paper towels. Season all over with Tunisian Spice Blend, half the garlic powder (you'll use the rest later), salt, and pepper. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin sides down, and cook until skin is crisped, 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook until salmon is opaque and cooked through, 1-2 minutes more.

Mix Sauce & Assemble Salad
5

• While salmon cooks, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, remaining garlic powder, lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice (big squeeze for 4 servings), a pinch of salt, and pepper. Set aside. • To bowl with dressed orzo, add cucumber, tomato, arugula, and as much dill as you like; toss to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper or another squeeze of lemon juice if desired.

Serve
6

• Divide salad between shallow bowls. Top with salmon and drizzle with lemon garlic yogurt sauce. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Fish is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.

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