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
Ingredients
- 1 Salmon filletpack 400 g ≈ $10.50 130 g
- 2 Asparaguspack 400 g ≈ $4.50Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 90 g
- 3 Cherry tomatoespack 250 g ≈ $2.50 80 g
- 4 Salad mixpack 150 g ≈ $3.00 50 g
- 5 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 30 g
- 6 Olive oil 10 ml
- 7 Salt 2 g
- 8 Ground black pepper 1 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Season the salmon1 with salt and pepper, then drizzle with 3 ml olive oil.
Trim the tough ends off the asparagus2 and halve the cherry3 tomatoes.
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.
In the same skillet, sauté the asparagus2 for 4–5 minutes, then add the cherry3 tomatoes and cook for 1 more minute until softened.
Whisk together lemon5 juice, the remaining olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
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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