Salmon Sesame Salad

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Salmon Sesame Salad
75 min.
6
508kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and satisfying dish that tantalizes your taste buds while keeping your health in check? Look no further than this delightful Salmon Sesame Salad! Perfectly balancing flavors and textures, this salad features succulent wild sockeye salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp napa cabbage, all drizzled with a zesty Lemongrass Chile Dressing. With a stunning array of vibrant colors, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious!

This salad is not only dairy-free but also boasts an impressive health score of 100, making it a fantastic choice for those conscious about their dietary choices. Each serving is packed with nutrients and flavor, contributing 508 kcal to your meal while offering a well-rounded breakdown of protein, fat, and carbohydrates to keep you energized throughout the day.

Whether you're planning a light lunch, a healthy side dish for dinner, or a main course for a special gathering, the Salmon Sesame Salad is versatile enough to fit any occasion. The crispy won ton chips add a delightful crunch, complementing the tender elements of the dish. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this wholesome, satisfying meal that encapsulates the essence of healthy eating with every bite!

Ingredients

  • large avocados cut lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick slices
  • servings lemongrass chile dressing 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves coarsely chopped for garnish
  • large eggs 
  •  green onions trimmed thinly sliced
  • servings kosher salt 
  • qts napa cabbage thick sliced () (from 1 medium head)
  • large oranges 
  • 1.5 pounds sockeye salmon fillets wild thick ()
  • tablespoons sesame seed 
  • 0.5 pound snow peas trimmed
  • servings vegetable oil for frying
  • 12  won ton wrappers 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • pot
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Cook salmon in a large pot of simmering salted water, covered, until just opaque, about 5 minutes. Lift out and let cool.
  2. Cut ends off oranges. Following the curve of the fruit, cut off peel, then cut segments free from membranes by slicing on either side of each membrane.
  3. Pour enough oil into a large pot to come 1/2 in. up sides.
  4. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 36
  5. Whisk egg with 1 tbsp. water.
  6. Brush won tons with egg wash on both sides, then sprinkle generously with sesame seeds. Fry in small batches until golden and puffy.
  7. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt to taste.
  8. Toss cabbage, snow peas, oranges (no juice), green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl with two-thirds of dressing. Divide among plates.
  9. Remove skin from salmon and scrape off gray layer underneath. Break into 2-in. chunks and arrange, along with avocado slices, on greens.
  10. Drizzle both with remaining dressing. Scatter cilantro leaves on top and serve with won ton chips.

Nutrition Facts

Calories508kcal
Protein26.12%
Fat39.36%
Carbs34.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.08
Glycemic Load
7.92
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
53.860869589059%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.22mg
Epicatechin
0.25mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Hesperetin
25.07mg
Naringenin
14.09mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
0.81mg
Myricetin
0.28mg
Quercetin
2.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:507.92kcal
25.4%
Fat:23.39g
35.99%
Saturated Fat:3.69g
23.09%
Carbohydrates:46.16g
15.39%
Net Carbohydrates:31.63g
11.5%
Sugar:18.18g
20.19%
Cholesterol:94.72mg
31.57%
Sodium:394.17mg
17.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.93g
69.85%
Vitamin C:223.64mg
271.08%
Vitamin K:268.27µg
255.5%
Folate:532.26µg
133.07%
Vitamin B6:2.41mg
120.72%
Selenium:53.08µg
75.83%
Vitamin B3:13.61mg
68.07%
Potassium:2365.03mg
67.57%
Manganese:1.34mg
66.94%
Vitamin B12:3.68µg
61.39%
Fiber:14.53g
58.11%
Vitamin B2:0.95mg
55.62%
Vitamin A:2612.81IU
52.26%
Vitamin B1:0.75mg
49.73%
Calcium:490.25mg
49.03%
Phosphorus:487.73mg
48.77%
Copper:0.82mg
40.86%
Vitamin B5:4mg
39.97%
Magnesium:151.14mg
37.78%
Iron:5.01mg
27.85%
Zinc:2.92mg
19.48%
Vitamin E:2.76mg
18.43%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%
Source:My Recipes