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Balsamic-Salmon Spinach Salad Recipe

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This Balsamic-Salmon Spinach Salad is really healthy and a cinch to make after a hard day of work. —karen1969, Tasteofhome.com Community

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Balsamic-Salmon Spinach Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

10 10 20

Ingredients

1 salmon fillet (6 ounces)
2 tablespoons reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette, divided
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup cubed California Avocado
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon sunflower kernels, toasted
1 tablespoon dried cranberries

Directions

Drizzle salmon with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Cut salmon into two pieces.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss spinach with remaining vinaigrette. Divide between two plates. Top each with half of the salmon, avocado, walnuts, sunflower kernels and cranberries. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 283 calories, 19 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 219 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 21 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Balsamic-Salmon Spinach Salad in Healthy Cooking April/May 2010, p8

How to Toast Nuts

Toasting nuts before using them in a recipe intensifies their flavor. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and bake at 350° for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Be sure to watch them carefully so they don't burn.

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2013 by gvu

Easy and Fast! I left off the walnuts, and it tasted great! I used the same quantity of salmon to make 4 dinner salads. Guests thought I was making dinner fancy.

Reviewed on May. 30, 2010 by kim3811

Quick, easy, and delicious! The toasted walnuts and cranberries complement each other very well. Can't wait to make this one again.

Reviewed on May. 29, 2010 by Linnie189

I added green onions and used vinaigrette I had on hand. Delicious and definitely one that will be used often.

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2010 by fourfoot8

I had never had Salmon before. I was always hesistant to try it. I finally thought this looked like an easy enough recipe and so I tried it...It was easy and fast to prepare and delicious! I had decided because it was so low calorie I used 2- 5 oz pieces of Salmon per person...and I used a Raspberry Vinaigrette I had already on hand....Can't wait to have it again!