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Seared Salmon Salad Recipe

Flaky seared salmon, tossed with crisp greens, crunchy jicama, and briny olives, all dressed in a vibrant cumin vinaigrette. This 30-minute recipe from Better Homes and Gardens is a delightful and healthy weeknight meal. Perfect for a light dinner or impressive lunch!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 368.6 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Seared Salmon Salad

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How to Make Seared Salmon Salad

  1. Thaw salmon fillets if frozen.
  2. Rinse salmon fillets under cold water and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
  3. Season salmon lightly with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice) in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Carefully place salmon fillets in the hot skillet, skin-side down (if applicable).
  6. Sear salmon for 4-5 minutes, undisturbed, until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Gently flip salmon fillets and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  8. While the salmon cooks, prepare the salad: divide 4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup diced jicama, and 1/2 cup Kalamata olives between two salad plates.
  9. Top each salad with a seared salmon fillet.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  11. Drizzle the cumin vinaigrette over the salmon and salad. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

21g

Carbs

1g

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