Continuing my week of Monday night meals...
I'm all for a fancy, complicated meal every once in a while. When you've personally attempted to cook one (for two, six or whatever) you fully appreciate the effort which goes into them. However, I think the tastiest meals are often the simplest, especially when they use the freshest ingredients: a simple rocket and prosciutto pizza from the Italian on the corner, roast pumpkin soup, steamed flounder for breakfast. Some ingredients don't need any help to shine, and salmon is one of those for me.
Last night I had the luxury of being cooked for (it's a frequent luxury, but certainly a luxury none the less) by Sander. On the menu was a simple smoked salmon, spinach and orzo salad - that's a lot of 's's'. It's an old favourite of ours, but a meal we haven't had in a very long time. It certainly fits into the 'Monday night meal' category.
I was so relaxed with my glass of wine that I forgot to take a photo (below is from Simply Recipes), but I wanted to share the recipe anyway. It's a winner to have in your back pocket. It's this simple.
Smoked Salmon and Spinach Orzo Salad
1 C orzo pasta (or rissoni)
85g smoked salmon (hot or cold, flaked or chunked - your preference entirely)
1 bag baby spinach
1/2 C pinenuts
Chopped feta cheese
Cook orzo according to pack directions. Empty bag of baby spinach into the serving dish and lightly toast the pinenuts. Drain orzo, pour on top of baby spinach and leave for a moment while you chop feta and salmon. Add pinenuts, a drizzle of good olive oil and some salt and pepper, then mix it all together. Voila!
There are usually some left overs for lunch the next day.
I'm all for a fancy, complicated meal every once in a while. When you've personally attempted to cook one (for two, six or whatever) you fully appreciate the effort which goes into them. However, I think the tastiest meals are often the simplest, especially when they use the freshest ingredients: a simple rocket and prosciutto pizza from the Italian on the corner, roast pumpkin soup, steamed flounder for breakfast. Some ingredients don't need any help to shine, and salmon is one of those for me.
Last night I had the luxury of being cooked for (it's a frequent luxury, but certainly a luxury none the less) by Sander. On the menu was a simple smoked salmon, spinach and orzo salad - that's a lot of 's's'. It's an old favourite of ours, but a meal we haven't had in a very long time. It certainly fits into the 'Monday night meal' category.
I was so relaxed with my glass of wine that I forgot to take a photo (below is from Simply Recipes), but I wanted to share the recipe anyway. It's a winner to have in your back pocket. It's this simple.
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| Image from Simply Recipes |
Smoked Salmon and Spinach Orzo Salad
1 C orzo pasta (or rissoni)
85g smoked salmon (hot or cold, flaked or chunked - your preference entirely)
1 bag baby spinach
1/2 C pinenuts
Chopped feta cheese
Cook orzo according to pack directions. Empty bag of baby spinach into the serving dish and lightly toast the pinenuts. Drain orzo, pour on top of baby spinach and leave for a moment while you chop feta and salmon. Add pinenuts, a drizzle of good olive oil and some salt and pepper, then mix it all together. Voila!
There are usually some left overs for lunch the next day.
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