December 25, 2021
Balsamic Salmon Salad with Avocado, Cranberries, and Sunflower Seeds
Fast, quick, easy, and delicious, this is a wonderful weeknight salmon salad. Adapted from a Taste of Home recipe here.
Servings: 2
Calories: 648kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or barberries or use fresh berries such as blueberry or raspberry
- 1/4 cup liquid allulose omit if using fresh berries
- 1 pound salmon 2 filets, 8 ounces each
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 avocado cubed
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds toasted
Instructions
- One day before serving the salad, soak the unsweetened cranberries or barberries in liquid sweetener. Refrigerate in sweetener overnight. Skip this step if using fresh fruit.
- Preheat the oven to 250ºF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and grease with the avocado oil. Season salmon with salt and pepper, to taste then place onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 250ºF for 20-35 minutes, or until the fish is just beginning to flake, or registers 120ºF inside. It will have a more raw appearance but be cooked at this point.
- While the salmon cooks, prepare the salad. Combine the balsamic, avocado oil, and mustard in a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Just before serving, add the salad greens, avocado, sunflower seeds, and berries. Toss to coat evenly and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide between two plates and top with salmon. Serve immediately.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.69
Nutrition without avocado: Calories: 568 cal, Carbs: 10g, Fiber: 2g, Fat: 36g, Protein: 49g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.83
Nutrition without avocado or oil: Calories: 444 cal, Carbs: 10g, Fiber: 2g, Fat: 22g, Protein: 50g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.28
Nutrition Facts
Balsamic Salmon Salad with Avocado, Cranberries, and Sunflower Seeds
Amount per Serving
Calories
648
% Daily Value*
Fat
44
g
68
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
12
g
Monounsaturated Fat
22
g
Cholesterol
125
mg
42
%
Sodium
158
mg
7
%
Potassium
1621
mg
46
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
50
g
100
%
Vitamin A
1090
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
26
mg
32
%
Calcium
62
mg
6
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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