Sweet Chili Salmon Salad
This Sweet Chili Salmon Salad is filled with crunchy vegetables, salmon, and the most delicious salad dressing that is so easy to make!
Servings: 4 salads, 2 cups each
Calories: 512kcal
Ingredients
For Salmon:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound salmon filets
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For Dressing:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup chopped peanuts
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
- Pat salmon filets dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
- While the pan is heating up, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, add all the dressing ingredients. Whisk to combine.
- Lay the seasoned salmon with skin side down. Cook for 5 minutes or until the skin begins to brown.
- Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until gently browned. Once the salmon has finished cooking, remove from the pan and set aside on a plate. Brush the salmon with a teaspoon of the dressing as it rests.
- Prepare the salad. In a large salad bowl, add all the salad ingredients and mix to combine
- Cut the salmon into bite-size pieces and add to the top of the salad
- Top the salad with the rest of the dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
Turn this salmon salad into a bowl by adding a cup of rice or quinoa!
Swap the salmon for shrimp, cod, halibut, or chicken if you are looking for another protein option.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5945IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
