Healthy Fish & Seafood Recipes Healthy Fish Recipes Healthy Salmon Recipes Healthy Grilled Salmon Recipes Salmon Salad with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette Be the first to rate & review! 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. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 12, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 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 Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 323 Calories 19g Fat 13g Carbs 24g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved