Grilled Salmon and Spinach Salad
Ingredients
- Vinaigrette:
- 1/3 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons, preferably Meyer)
- 2/3 cup fresh orange juice (use 1 large navel orange)
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salad:
- 6 cups bagged baby spinach leaves (about 6 ounces)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1/4 cup vinaigrette
- Salmon:
- 6 skinless salmon fillets (each 5 to 6 ounces and 1 inch thick)
- Extra-virgin olive oil for misting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, for garnish
Preparation
1. Pour the citrus juices into a bowl, and add the minced shallots. Slowly whisk in 1 1/2 cups olive oil to form a smooth emulsion. Add the citrus zest and honey, and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. (This makes about 2 1/2 cups of vinaigrette; it can be refrigerated, tightly covered, for up to 2 weeks.)
2. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
3. While the pan is heating, make the salad: In a large bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, and corn. Drizzle 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette over the salad to dress the vegetables lightly, and toss well. Arrange the salad on a platter or individual plates, and set aside.
4. Lightly coat the salmon on both sides with an olive oil mister (or drizzle olive oil on it); season with salt and pepper. Place on the hot grill pan; grill, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and medium-rare in the center, about 8 minutes.
5. Remove salmon fillets from the pan, and place them on top of the salad, or divide among individual salads. Sprinkle chives on top. Serve at once.
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- Yield: Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1 fillet and 1 1/3 cups salad)
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 375 |
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| Fat per serving: | 18g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 3g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 8g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 6g |
| Protein per serving: | 41g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 13g |
| Fiber per serving: | 3g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 107mg |
| Iron per serving: | 3mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 237mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 47mg |





