Wilted Spinach Salad with Sesame-Coated Salmon

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Wilted Spinach Salad with Sesame-Coated Salmon
17 min.
2
449kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and nutritious meal, look no further than this Wilted Spinach Salad with Sesame-Coated Salmon! Packed with vibrant flavors and a variety of essential nutrients, this dish not only serves as a delightful main course but also makes for a hearty lunch or an impressive side dish for your next gathering.

The heart of this recipe features tender salmon fillets coated in a crunchy layer of sesame seeds, offering a satisfying texture contrast. As the salmon cooks to perfection, it becomes infused with a tantalizing Sesame-Ginger Dressing, enhancing its natural flavor and providing a burst of zest in every bite.

Alongside the salmon, we have a refreshing mix of baby spinach, grated carrots, and green onions that add color, crunch, and a wealth of vitamins to the dish. This salad is not only dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it also boasts an impressive health score of 100, ensuring that you're fueling your body with only the best ingredients.

Ready in just 17 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a busy weekday lunch or a weekend dinner party that will wow your friends and family. With only 449 calories per serving and a balanced caloric breakdown, you can indulge without the guilt. Dive into this Wilted Spinach Salad with Sesame-Coated Salmon and treat yourself to a meal that is as healthy as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • cups baby spinach leaves loosely packed
  • tablespoons sesame seed white black (or a combination)
  • tablespoon canola oil 
  • cup to 2 carrots grated julienned
  •  green onions whole thinly sliced
  • 14 ounce salmon fillet wild
  • servings salt to taste
  • servings sesame-ginger dressing divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Drizzle salmon with 3 tablespoons Sesame-Ginger Dressing, coating both sides; season with salt. Coat each side with sesame seeds, gently pressing seeds into flesh.
  2. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add salmon, and cook 3 minutes, being careful not to burn seeds. Turn and cook on opposite side 4 more minutes or just until fish begins to flake with fork.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Combine spinach and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
  6. Add remaining dressing, and toss to coat. Arrange on 2 plates. Top with salmon.
  7. Serve immediately.
  8. *To save time, you can substitute with your favorite store-bought dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories449kcal
Protein39.39%
Fat48.98%
Carbs11.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
72.92
Glycemic Load
3.13
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
52.135217749554%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.74mg
Kaempferol
6.22mg
Myricetin
0.34mg
Quercetin
6.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:448.56kcal
22.43%
Fat:24.56g
37.78%
Saturated Fat:3.17g
19.78%
Carbohydrates:13.12g
4.37%
Net Carbohydrates:7.77g
2.83%
Sugar:4.08g
4.53%
Cholesterol:109.15mg
36.38%
Sodium:411.09mg
17.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:44.43g
88.86%
Vitamin K:498.38µg
474.65%
Vitamin A:19450.88IU
389.02%
Selenium:76.31µg
109.01%
Vitamin B12:6.31µg
105.18%
Vitamin B6:1.97mg
98.25%
Vitamin B3:17.37mg
86.83%
Folate:259.49µg
64.87%
Vitamin B2:1mg
58.84%
Manganese:1.17mg
58.31%
Phosphorus:522.96mg
52.3%
Potassium:1784.68mg
50.99%
Copper:0.99mg
49.43%
Vitamin B1:0.64mg
42.49%
Magnesium:169.21mg
42.3%
Vitamin C:33.58mg
40.7%
Vitamin B5:3.56mg
35.57%
Iron:5.75mg
31.92%
Vitamin E:3.68mg
24.51%
Calcium:229.62mg
22.96%
Fiber:5.35g
21.4%
Zinc:2.62mg
17.44%
Source:My Recipes