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Orange Glazed Salmon Salad

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A bright citrusy salmon topped salad. So much flavor in this deliciously healthy main dish salad.
Course Salads
Cuisine Asian-inspired
Keyword dressinade, orange, salad, salmon
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 236
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

FOR THE SALMON:

  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 orange juice and zest
  • 1 pound skinless salmon fillets cut into 4 equal pieces
  • olive oil spray for pan

FOR THE SALAD:

  • 5 ounces mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup sliced purple cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small dish; whisk together soy sauce, sesame seed oil, dark brown sugar, zest and juice until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour half of the marinade/ glaze over top of the salmon fillets and set remaining glaze aside.
  • Toss the salmon until nicely coated and let marinate for 15-20 minutes on the counter top. Meanwhile preheat the broiler.
  • Once marinated place the salmon on a lightly oiled and foil-lined sheet pan and discard used marinade.
  • Place salmon under the broiler and cook for 4-6 minutes, rotate the pan and repeat for another 4-6 minutes or until salmon is fully cooked and flakes.
  • In a large bowl toss the salad greens with the carrots and cabbage and divide the salad on to a large plates.
  • Place a piece of still warm salmon in the center. Drizzle with a little bit of the reserved glaze and season with black pepper and sea salt to taste.
  • Garnish with little squeeze of fresh orange juice and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 752mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3282IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg