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Warm Salmon and Asparagus Salad

A warm salad with tender salmon, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and mixed greens. A bright lemon dressing keeps this dish fresh and light.

Time
25 min
Serving
413 kcal
Ingredients
≈ $6.37
Protein
30 g
Warm Salmon and Asparagus Salad

Ingredients

1
  1. 1 Salmon filletpack 400 g ≈ $10.50 130 g
  2. 2 Asparaguspack 400 g ≈ $4.50Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 90 g
  3. 3 Cherry tomatoespack 250 g ≈ $2.50 80 g
  4. 4 Salad mixpack 150 g ≈ $3.00 50 g
  5. 5 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 30 g
  6. 6 Olive oil 10 ml
  7. 7 Salt 2 g
  8. 8 Ground black pepper 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

  1. Season the salmon1 with salt and pepper, then drizzle with 3 ml olive oil.

  2. Trim the tough ends off the asparagus2 and halve the cherry3 tomatoes.

  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high, then sear the salmon1 3–4 minutes per side until the center is opaque and a light crust forms.

  4. In the same skillet, sauté the asparagus2 for 4–5 minutes, then add the cherry3 tomatoes and cook for 1 more minute until softened.

  5. Whisk together lemon5 juice, the remaining olive oil, and a pinch of salt.

  6. Arrange the greens, asparagus2, tomatoes, and salmon1 pieces on a plate, then drizzle with the lemon5 dressing.

Tips

Why it works
Fry the salmon until the center is opaque, so it stays juicy and doesn't dry out. Overcooking makes it tough and dry.
Substitutions
Swap the cherry tomatoes for 80 g of another small tomato, or replace the asparagus with frozen, boiled for 3 minutes before frying.
Common mistakes
If the salmon browns too fast in the pan, the heat is too high. It will turn out dry.
Storing and reheating
Keeps 2 days in the fridge. Reheat in a pan for 3 minutes under a lid. Don't freeze.
Serve with
Serve with a slice of whole grain bread, or on a plate as a portion with a glass of white wine.

In short

  • Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.

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