Spring Power Salad
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoonslow-fat buttermilk
- 1 teaspoonextra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoonfresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspooneach salt and pepper
- 1 navel orange, peeled and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 cupcucumber, sliced into ribbons
- 2 cupsbaby romaine leaves
- 2 tablespoonspine nuts
- 4 (4-ounce) cooked salmon fillets
Preparation
In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Toss salad ingredients in a large bowl. Divide among 4 plates. Top each with a salmon fillet. Drizzle with dressing.
- Yield: Makes 4 servings
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 275 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 13.5g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 1.9g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 4.7g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 5.3g |
| Protein per serving: | 31g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 0.0g |
| Fiber per serving: | 0.0g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 0.0mg |
| Iron per serving: | 0.0mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 0.0mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 0.0mg |
Good to Know
The buttermilk dressing (don't add too much!) boosts your calcium while adding a rich, tangy flavor.




