Name: Salmon Salad with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 4 - 5 - ounces fresh or frozen skinless salmon fillets, about 1 inch thick; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; Nonstick cooking spray; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 5 cups packaged European-style torn mixed salad greens; 2 oranges, thinly sliced; 0.25 of a medium red onion, slivered; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Salmon Salad with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Incorporating salmon into salads adds a good source of protein and heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids. This quick-and-easy salad is perfect for a lunch or dinner and is sure to leave you feeling full and satisfied.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on November 12, 2018

Prep Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Healthy Pregnancy Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Omega-3 Soy-Free

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Ingredients

4 4 - 5 - ounces fresh or frozen skinless salmon fillets, about 1 inch thick
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons snipped fresh mint
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
2 tablespoons orange juice
⅛ teaspoon salt
5 cups packaged European-style torn mixed salad greens
2 oranges, thinly sliced
¼ of a medium red onion, slivered
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted (Optional)

Directions

Thaw salmon if frozen. Sprinkle salmon with the 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Coat both sides of salmon fillets with cooking spray. For a charcoal or gas grill, grill salmon on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat 8 to 12 minutes or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning once halfway through grilling time.
Meanwhile, for vinaigrette, in a screw-top jar combine mint, vinegar, oil, orange peel, orange juice and the 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cover and shake well.
Divide salad greens among four serving plates. Top with orange slices and red onion. Top each salad with a salmon fillet. Drizzle with vinaigrette. If desired, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

323	Calories
19g	Fat
13g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 323
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 24g	48%
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 296mg	13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.