Entrées, Gluten Free

Salmon Salad with Basil Dressing

Salmon Salad with Basil Dressing

Many health conscious consumers have added wild salmon to their diets, and the nutritional information speaks for itself. Try using Alaskan wild salmon which has a high concentration of Omega 3 oils, the heart healthy wonder.

Directions

Salmon:
– In a large skillet, squeeze juice from half of the lemon into the water, and bring to a boil.
– Add salmon fillet and simmer for approximately 10 minutes or until salmon flakes with a fork.
– Remove salmon from the water and let drain.
– Squeeze juice from the other half of the lemon onto the poached salmon and season with salt and pepper.

Dressing:
– In a blender, mix all dressing ingredients on high speed until well combined.
– Adding the soft tofu will give the dressing a creamier texture.

Salad:
– Combine spring mix with onion, avocado, tomatoes and cucumber.
– Toss with salad dressing.
– Arrange salad on large plates and top with poached salmon. Enjoy!