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Salmon Blue Cheese Salad

Salmon Blue Cheese Salad: A Fresh Twist on Dinner Delight

This Salmon Blue Cheese Salad is a flavorful and nutritious dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Substitute with any firm fish if desired
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Avocado oil can be a great alternative
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Lime juice can be a substitute
  • 1 slices Lemon Can be omitted if not on hand
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Salad Base
  • 2 cups Butter Lettuce Substitute with spinach or mixed greens
  • 1 cup Radicchio Provides a crisp foundation
  • 2 cups Arugula Baby kale works well as a substitute
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion Can be replaced with green onions
For the Fresh Herbs
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Tarragon Basil can be an alternative
  • 1 tbsp Flat-leaf Parsley Cilantro can be used instead
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill If unavailable, dried dill can work
For the Dressing and Toppings
  • 0.5 cup Blue Cheese Dressing Both store-bought and homemade options are great
  • 0.5 cup Blue Cheese Try crumbled feta or goat cheese
  • 1 cup Salad Croutons Roasted nuts make a delicious alternative

Equipment

  • Sheet Pan
  • bowl
  • mixing spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your broiler to high and prepare a sheet pan with cooking oil.
  2. Mix fresh lemon juice and olive oil, then brush over the salmon fillets. Season with salt and pepper, and top each with lemon slices.
  3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the sheet pan and broil for 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the butter lettuce, radicchio, arugula, and sliced red onion. Chop and add the fresh herbs.
  5. Drizzle the blue cheese dressing over the greens and toss gently to combine.
  6. Divide the salad into plates, place broiled salmon on top, crumble blue cheese, and sprinkle with croutons. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover salad and salmon separately for freshness. Blue cheese can be substituted with feta or goat cheese for different flavor profiles.

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