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Salmon Salad

A quick and refreshing salad with flaky salmon, crisp lettuce, shredded carrots, and purple cabbage, all brought together with a bright lime dressing.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
350
Protein
30g
Salmon Salad
freshlightAmericangluten-freesalmoncrunchyflakyweeknight

Ingredients

  • 2 fillet salmon fillets
  • 4 cup romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup carrots
  • 1 cup purple cabbage
  • 1 whole lime
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the 2 salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, until it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine the 4 cups romaine lettuce, 1 cup shredded carrots, and 1 cup shredded purple cabbage.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, whisk the juice of 1 lime with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Flake the salmon into large chunks and add to the salad. Drizzle with the lime dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

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