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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 TeamUpdated on November 13, 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:
Quick
Easy Cleanup
Easy Prep
Mediterranean
Sodium Smart
Allergens:
Wheat
Milk
Eggs
Fish

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

2 ounce

Arugula

4 ounce

Orzo Pasta

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit

Lemon

2 tablespoon

Yogurt

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit

Mini Cucumber

2.5 teaspoon

Red Wine Vinegar

2 tablespoon

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs)

1 unit

Tomato

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

¼ ounce

Dill

1 tablespoon

Tunisian Spice Blend

10 ounce

Salmon

(Contains: Fish)

Not included in your delivery

1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

2 tablespoon (tbsp)

Olive Oil

½ teaspoon (tsp)

Sugar

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories850 kcal
Fat52 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Carbohydrate55 g
Sugar6 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein39 g
Cholesterol115 mg
Sodium210 mg
Potassium1010 mg
Calcium130 mg
Iron3 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.

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.