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Salmon & Spinach Salad with Avocado

Name: Salmon & Spinach Salad with Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets (4 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 4 cups fresh baby spinach; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette; 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons sunflower kernels or pepitas (salted pumpkin seeds); 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted, optional

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

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2 servings

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022

We eat a power salad packed with salmon and spinach at least once a week. It’s a cinch to make, even after a hard day’s work. —Jenny Dawson, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

2 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels or pepitas (salted pumpkin seeds)
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted, optional

Directions

Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets, skin side up; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side.
In a large bowl, toss spinach with vinaigrette; divide between 2 plates. Place salmon over spinach; top with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 386 calories, 27g fat (4g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat, 2 vegetable.

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