Alaska Cod, Orzo and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

 * 1 lb cod fillets
 * 2 x cucumbers peeled and seeded.
 * 1 cup Orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
 * 1/4 cup thinly-sliced green onion
 * 8 x lettuce leaves
 * 4 x lemon wedges
 * 1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing
 * 1 tsp lemon zest
 * 1/4 tsp fresh lemon juice
 * 4 tsp diced red bell pepper
 * Salt to taste
 * Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Directions

 * Mix the blue cheese salad dressing with the lemon zest and lemon juice.
 * Broil or saute the cod fillets
 * Fish should be opaque but barely translucent in the center.
 * Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil, add the orzo and cook to al dente (about 8 to 10 minutes).
 * Flake the cooled cod fillets.
 * Place cod flakes, cucumber slices and orzo in a mixing bowl.
 * Add the dressing mixture and green onion slices; mix well.
 * Taste, adding salt and pepper as necessary.
 * Place 2 lettuce leaves each on 4 chilled plates.
 * Divide the salad among the 4 plates. Garnish with 1 teaspoon of red bell pepper and 1 lemon wedge.