Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Sweet Spinach with Dill & Rice

This Mediterranean meal looks fancy, yet it's a cinch to make.

This Mediterranean meal looks fancy, yet it’s a cinch to make. Perfect for dinner parties!

Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

4 salmon fillets, 8 oz (250g) each, rinsed and patted dry

Pepper as desired

1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil and chopped

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

3 garlic cloves, minced

1. Season the salmon with pepper

2. Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and garlic in a small bowl.

3. Place the salmon on a lightly greased baking sheet and top each fillet with a generous amount of the mixture.

4. Place the salmon in the middle of a preheated oven at 350F and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the thickest part of the salmon flakes when pierced with a fork.

Sweet Spinach with Dill & Rice 

1 bunch fresh spinach, washed

2 tbsp olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

Pinch of salt

1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

1 cup Arborio rice

2 cups water

1 tsp salt

Juice of 1 lemon

Olive oil for drizzling

Feta cheese, crumbled

4 lemon wedges

1. Cut the spinach in half and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add the onions and a pinch of salt. Sauté onions until soft, about 5 minutes.

3. Add all the spinach to the pan, a handful at a time, and sauté.

4. Add dill, rice, water and salt, and bring to a boil.

5. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

6. Remove from pan and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Serve with crumbled feta cheese and lemon wedges.

Courtesy 3 Greek Sisters www.3greeksisters.com