Salmon salad with sesame dressing
Description
Get three of your 5-a-day, plus healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, folate and fibre in this quick, easy and low-calorie salad
Ingredient
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Direction
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with foil.
3. Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
5. While the salmon is cooking, prepare the sesame dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
6. In a separate pan, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat until they are lightly browned and fragrant.
7. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the mixed greens, sliced cucumber, and avocado.
8. Once the salmon is cooked, let it cool for a few minutes before breaking it into bite-sized pieces.
9. Add the salmon to the salad mixture and drizzle with the sesame dressing.
10. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad and toss to combine.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious salmon salad with sesame dressing!
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