Description

A vibrant and healthy savory main course salad featuring 4 pan-seared salmon fillets served over a rich tossed bed of oven-roasted Brussels sprouts sweet potatoes red cabbage chickpeas broccoli slaw orzo pasta and mixed greens drizzled with a blended vinaigrette of roasted lemon juice fresh dill chives garlic Dijon mustard and olive oil.

Ingredients

Scale

4 salmon fillets.
1 lb Brussels sprouts.
2 whole sweet potatoes.
1 whole lemon.
2 cups red cabbage.
1/2 can chickpeas.
1 cup broccoli slaw.
1 cup cooked orzo.
1/4 cup green onions.
1 handful mixed greens.
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil.
1 bunch fresh dill.
1 bunch fresh chives.
1 clove garlic.
1 tbsp Dijon mustard.
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar.
1 tbsp honey.

Instructions

Preheat your oven unit to 450°F (230°C) tossing the halved Brussels sprouts cubed sweet potatoes and halved lemon with oil on a tray to roast for 25 minutes.
Boil 1 cup of dry orzo pasta inside a wide pot of salted water until al dente straining the grains through a wire mesh colander to drain.
Squeeze the juice of the hot roasted lemon halves straight into a blender jar with the fresh dill garlic chives Dijon vinegar honey and oil to blend until smooth.
Season 4 salmon fillets with salt and black pepper pan-searing the fish inside a hot oiled skillet pan for 4 minutes per side until a gold crust forms.
Combine the roasted vegetables orzo red cabbage chickpeas slaw green onions and mixed greens inside a bowl drizzling with the dressing to top with fish.

Notes

Pouring the extra virgin olive oil in a slow steady thread while the blender motor is running is the secret to a professional-grade thick emulsion for this Perfect Salmon Salad.
Protein-heavy cold-water fish fillets provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
This simple one-pan roasted and seared dinner course is naturally pork-free and wine-free for rapid weeknight family comfort.

Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
Cook Time: ~ 25 mins.
Category: Salads, Dinner.
Method: Oven Roasting/Pan Searing.
Cuisine: Traditional American Northwest Coastal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: ~ 1 large filled dinner plateful bowl section with 1 fillet.
Calories: ~ 540 kcal.
Sugar: ~ 8 g.
Sodium: ~ 340 mg.
Fat: ~ 34 g.
Saturated Fat: ~ 5 g.
Unsaturated Fat: ~ 29 g.
Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
Carbohydrates: ~ 26 g.
Fiber: ~ 5 g.
Protein: ~ 36 g.
Cholesterol: ~ 85 mg.

Keywords: Perfect Salmon Salad, Pan Seared Fish Fillets, Stunning Salad Recipes, Roasted Lemon Vinaigrettes, Caramelized Sweet Potato Bowls, New York Recipe.