Salmon Salad with Glazed Walnuts

Name: Salmon Salad with Glazed Walnuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets (4 ounces each); 6 tablespoons reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette, divided; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 cups spring mix salad greens; 1/4 cup glazed walnuts; 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

This main-dish salad was inspired by a dish I enjoyed during a trip. The glazed walnuts give it a little something special. I've also topped it with grilled chicken or portobello mushrooms when I have them on hand. —Joanna Kobernik, Berkley, Michigan

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
6 tablespoons reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups spring mix salad greens
1/4 cup glazed walnuts
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Directions

Brush salmon with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette; sprinkle with pepper. On a greased grill rack, cook salmon, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat just until fish begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-4 minutes on each side.
In a bowl, toss salad greens with remaining vinaigrette. Divide between two plates; sprinkle with walnuts and cheese. Top with salmon.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 374 calories, 25g fat (5g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Balsamic Blue Cheese Salad in Simple & Delicious August/September 2014