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Northwest Salmon Salad

Name: Northwest Salmon Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 salmon fillet (1 pound); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided; 4 fresh dill sprigs; 1 cup chopped peeled cucumber; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 1/4 cup snipped fresh dill; 3 tablespoons capers, drained; 8 cups torn Bibb lettuce; 1 medium peach, peeled and sliced; 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts; 1/4 cup fresh blueberries; 4 thin slices red onion, separated into rings

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Total Time

Prep: 45 min.

Makes

4 servings

I love that I can use my favorite Northwest ingredients—fresh salmon, blueberries and hazelnuts—all in one recipe. The salmon and sour cream dressing are just as scrumptious in a sandwich. —Davis Clevenger, Dexter, Oregon

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Ingredients

1 salmon fillet (1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
4 fresh dill sprigs
1 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup snipped fresh dill
3 tablespoons capers, drained
8 cups torn Bibb lettuce
1 medium peach, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
4 thin slices red onion, separated into rings

Directions

Place salmon on a greased baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; top with dill sprigs.
Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Flake salmon into large pieces.
In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, sour cream, red pepper, snipped fresh dill, capers and remaining pepper and lemon juice.
Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top with peach, hazelnuts, blueberries, onion and salmon. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 305 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 571mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch.

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