Looking for a light and flavorful meal that’s both satisfying and healthy? This Grilled Salmon Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing combines perfectly cooked Alaska salmon with crisp salad greens, sweet red grapes, and toasted walnuts, making it an ideal dish for any occasion. With a tangy honey-lemon dressing and a boost of heart-healthy omega-3s, it's a delicious way to enjoy a nutritious, balanced meal in just a few simple steps.
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
- 4 Alaska Salmon fillets (7 oz. each), fresh, thawed or frozen
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons olive, canola, peanut or grapeseed oil
- Salt and pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons snipped chives
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1 package (10 oz.) ready-to-eat salad greens
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
DIRECTIONS
Preparing Salmon
- Preheat the broiler or grill to medium-high heat.
- Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Salmon under cold water; pat dry with a paper towel.
- Brush both sides of the salmon with oil.
- Place salmon on a spray-coated broiling pan or a well-oiled grill. Cook salmon 4 inches from heat for 12 to 15 minutes for frozen salmon OR 8 to 9 minutes for fresh/thawed fish, turning once during cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper after turning. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.
Salmon Salad Dressing
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, chives, honey, and mustard in a shaker jar.
- Cover the jar and shake well.
Salmon Salad Presentation
- In large bowl, toss together salad greens, grapes and half of toasted walnuts.
- Spoon salad mixture onto four dinner plates.
- Place one piece of salmon over each salad.
- Shake the dressing and then drizzle the dressing over each salad.
- Sprinkle salads with reserved walnuts.
- Garnish with fresh chives, grape clusters, and/or lemon slices as desired.
- Serve immediately.
This grilled salmon salad with honey-lemon dressing is a delicious, nutritious meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Nutrients per serving: 390 calories, 22g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 50% calories from fat, 126mg cholesterol, 37g protein, 13g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 121mg sodium, 71mg calcium and 1.7g omega-3 fatty acids.
*Photo courtesy of Alaska Seafood
