Spinach Salad With Salmon Recipe

Fuel your day with this vibrant and protein-packed Spinach Salad with Pan-Seared Salmon! Flaky salmon, creamy goat cheese, crunchy pecans, and juicy tomatoes combine with fresh spinach for a satisfying and healthy meal that's ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light yet impressive lunch.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 480.7 kcal
Protein 137g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Spinach Salad With Salmon

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spinach Salad With Salmon

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How to Make Spinach Salad With Salmon

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place salmon fillets (6 oz total) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Drizzle salmon with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. While salmon bakes, wash and dry 5 oz of baby spinach. Chop 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes.
  6. In a large bowl, combine spinach and tomatoes.
  7. Crumble 4 oz of goat cheese over the spinach mixture.
  8. Once salmon is cooked, let it cool slightly, then flake and add to the salad.
  9. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
  10. Drizzle with your favorite vinaigrette (about 2 tablespoons) and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

15g

Carbs

2g