Warm Salmon Salad with Crispy Potatoes

From EatingWell: February/March 2005, The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006) — Subscribe Now!

In a kind of updated homage to Swiss rosti, this light salad combines things we love: a bed of crispy potatoes, some delicious fish, flavorful greens and a perk-you-up dressing.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Loved the recipe, but I substituted fresh salmon for the canned and cooked it lightly before proceeding with the recipe. My kids loved it! Jana Wilson, Bloomington, IN "

Warm Salmon Salad with Crispy Potatoes Recipe

4 servings

Active Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 small yellow-fleshed potatoes, such as Yukon Gold, scrubbed and cut into 1/8-inch slices
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 7-ounce cans boneless, skinless salmon, drained
4 cups arugula

Preparation

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook, turning once, until brown and crispy, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover with foil to keep warm.
Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, shallot and vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and whisk in buttermilk. Place salmon in a medium bowl and toss with the warm dressing. Divide arugula among 4 plates and top with the potatoes and salmon.

Nutrition

Per serving: 260 calories; 10 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 61 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbohydrates; 24 g protein; 2 g fiber; 652 mg sodium; 522 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (32% daily value), Vitamin A (9% dv).

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat