Fresh ‘n’ Fruity Salmon Salad

Name: Fresh 'n' Fruity Salmon Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 pound salmon fillet; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat raspberry vinaigrette; 3 cups fresh baby spinach; 3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries; 2 slices red onion, separated into rings; 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted; Additional raspberry vinaigrette, optional

Celebrate spring with a light and nutritious salad perfect for a lady's lunch. If you like, customize the salad with a berry-flavored goat cheese. —Shelisa Terry, Henderson, Nevada

Ingredients

3/4 pound salmon fillet
2 tablespoons reduced-fat raspberry vinaigrette
3 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries
2 slices red onion, separated into rings
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
Additional raspberry vinaigrette, optional

Directions

Preheat broiler. Place salmon on 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; drizzle with vinaigrette. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes.
Break salmon into small pieces. Divide spinach between two plates; top with salmon, strawberries, onion, cheese and pecans. If desired, drizzle with additional vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 365 calories, 25g fat (5g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Fresh 'n' Fruity Salmon Salad in Simple & Delicious April/May 2013