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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Jaclyn — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:17:58 +0000

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup - A chicken soup that's loaded with tiny bits of tender orzo pasta, lean protein rich chicken breasts, fresh vegetables and it's seasoned with plenty of bright fresh lemon. It's a delicious Greek flavored soup that will leave you craving more!

Cozy Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup

Let's just start by saying this is a must try soup! It's a ready favorite and a family favorite.

It's nutritious, full of flavor, easy to prepare, cooks in one pot, and it's the perfect pick me up, feel better soup.

You'll love it on a cold blistery day or even on a summery day with its vibrant lemony goodness.

Serve it with fresh hearty buttered bread or a side salad to finish the meal.

I think you're going to love every last sip of this!

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Greek Salsa and Orzo

Jaclyn — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 19:00:31 +0000

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Greek Salsa - tender, protein rich fillets are topped with a fresh, flavorful veggie packed, Greek salsa and served with a side of orzo. It's such a delicious, healthy dish that's sure to impress anyone!

Such a Flavorful Grilled Salmon Recipe!

Before summer is officially over I decided I better get in a few more tasty meals featuring the best of the summer produce while it's still in season, and so here we are.

This salmon is unbelievably delicious and it's actually so easy to prepare! Yes it may require a bit of chopping and I definitely recommend chopping everything itty bitty - to give it more of a salsa fresca type feel rather than a salad, but the extra bit of chopping is so worth it in the end!

See How to Make This Salmon, Watch the Video!

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My husband, my mom and myself couldn't get over how good this was (especially for how easy it was to make it)! I also love how it all comes together so well, the salsa goes perfectly with the salmon as well as the orzo.

Try the Greek Salsa on Chicken or Beef Too!

This salsa would also be delicious on chicken or beef if that's what you've got on hand but do try it at least once with the salmon because it is oh so good!

I think I'll have to squeeze this one it at least one or two more times before it starts too cold for grilling outside.

I just love all the freshness in these meal, and I can never get enough of those zesty Greek flavors!

More Salmon Recipes You'll Love!

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Greek Salsa and Orzo

Tender grilled salmon fillets are topped with a fresh, flavorful veggie packed salsa and served with a side of orzo. It's such a delicious, healthy dish that's sure to impress anyone!

1 cup dry orzo
4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
3 Tbsp olive oil, (divided, plus more for brushing grill)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 small Roma tomatoes, (diced (1 cup))
1/2 cucumber, (peeled and chopped (1 cup))
1/3 cup chopped red onions
1/3 cup chopped kalamata olives
2 garlic cloves, (minced (2 tsp))
1 medium avocado, (peeled and diced)
1/2 cup (2.5 oz) crumbled feta
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp finely minced fresh parsley
1 Tbsp finely minced fresh oregano

Prepare orzo according to directions on package, drain (I recommend tossing with just a little olive oil).
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat to about 400 degrees. Meanwhile chop ingredients for salsa.
Brush both sides of the salmon fillets with 1 Tbsp of the olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Brush clean grill grates lightly with olive oil then place salmon on grill (close lid) grill until cooked though, about 3 minutes per side.
In a medium mixing bowl toss together tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, kalamata olives, garlic, avocado, feta, lemon juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil, parsley and oregano. Season with salt to taste.
Divide drained orzo among 4 plates then add a salmon fillet to each plate. Top each serving with plenty of the salsa, both over the salmon and the orzo. Serve immediately.

Watermelon Feta Orzo Salad with Lemon and Basil

Jaclyn — Sat, 16 May 2015 17:10:46 +0000

Watermelon Feta Orzo Salad with Lemon and Basil is the freshest summer salad that you need for your barbecue plans. Juicy watermelon, salty feta, and perfectly cooked orzo are tossed together with freshly torn basil and bright, tangy lemon juice. Everyone will ask you for this recipe, guaranteed!

Summer is in the air. Okay not quite, it’s been raining practically every day where I live but it’s getting closer! Closer to watermelon season, ice cold lemonade, fresh corn on the cob, an overload of fresh berries, and of course plenty of summer sunshine. And I couldn’t be more ready for it this year!

Watermelon Feta Orzo Salad

This week you may likely be planning the Memorial Day menu. The first on this list should be this Watermelon Orzo Feta Salad! It is probably the most refreshing salad I’ve ever had and it will be one of my go-to summer salads from now on. It has the perfect blend of summery flavors. You get the mellow sweetness from the watermelon, paired with the tart of the lemon and the tang and saltiness of the feta and you get an abundance of freshness from the generous amount of basil. If you still feel it's too sweet, don't be scared to sprinkle a little fresh black pepper—it's amazing. Let’s just say I ate my fair share and I can’t wait to make it again!

Watermelon isn’t just for snacking. It may not be packed with bold flavors but it has got to be one of the most refreshing fruits, and when you pair it with the right ingredients you can create something worth remembering. (Speaking of ingredients, you might also like adding diced cucumber or finely chopped red onions to this orzo pasta salad!) When it comes to feta, I recommend using the Greek varieties (as opposed to the French feta, which is more creamy and less salty).