Salmon with tangy cucumber sauce and herbed Orzo


   

Heat broiler.

Place salmon fillets on rack in broiler pan; rub each with 1/4 teaspoon oil.
 

Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper; if desired, top each fillet with 2 small thyme sprigs.

Broil, about 6 inches from heat source, 6 minutes until salmon is browned and flesh flakes when touched with fork.

Meanwhile, in medium-size bowl combine yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, horseradish, lemon peel, garlic, ground red pepper, and salt to taste; using wire  whisk or fork, beat well to blend.

Gently stir in cucumber.

Serve salmon accompanied by cucumber sauce, Herbed Orzo, and sliced  tomatoes drizzled lightly with oil; garnish, if desired, with additional thyme sprigs.
 
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