Basil Pesto Crusted Salmon with Orzo and Margherita Salad Recipe – Rao's Specialty Foods

Ingredients

• Basil Crusted Salmon
• 4 4 oz. boneless salmon steaks, skin on
• 1/2 cup Rao’s Homemade® Basil Pesto
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
• Orzo with Tomatoes and Lemon
• 1 16 oz. package dry orzo pasta
• 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped broad leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. salt and fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
• Margherita Salad
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 2 1/2 cups chopped Roma tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced
• 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar