Salmon Salad Recipe:
Salmon Salad Recipe:
(serving entrée for 4)
Vinaigrette/dressing-
½ c. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
¼ of a larger Shallot, chopped or ½ of a small shallot, chopped
2 T. fresh lemon juice (save skin to zest over salad at the end)
1 pinch of salt
Salmon Salad-
8 oz. grilled or baked Salmon, skin removed
8 to 10 oz. of uncooked green beans, cut into 1-inch segments (or substitute asparagus or peas)
8 to 10 oz. of cooked quinoa (cook 1-part quinoa to 2-parts liquid, I used veggie broth)(or substitute another rice or
cooked mini potatoes)
½C. to ¾ C. chopped celery (or substitute corn)
½ C. to ¾ C. chopped grape tomatoes
¼ C. toasted almonds
2 T. grated parmesan Lemon zest, fresh sniped dill to garnish
Cooking Directions:
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Whisk or emulsify vinaigrette dressing by hand or in a small food chopper/blender.
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Pour vinaigrette dressing into serving bowl. Add green beans, quinoa, celery, and tomatoes. Stir to integrate.
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Shred or break up Salmon into flaky pieces. Add to salad and gently mix.
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If making ahead, refrigerate at this time.
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When ready to serve, top with almonds, lemon zest and dill.
Salmon Patties Recipe:
(serving entrée for 4)
Salmon patties-
8 oz. grilled or baked Salmon finely chopped, skin removed
½ c. cooked quinoa
1/8 C. chopped shallot
¼ chopped celery
1 egg (or substitute)
2T. grated parmesean
2 T. fresh lemon juice
2 T. chopped dill
Vinaigrette/dressing-
½ c. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
¼ of a larger Shallot, chopped or ½ of a small shallot, chopped
2 T. fresh lemon juice (save skin to zest over salad at the end)
1 pinch of salt
Side salad-
8 to 10 oz. of uncooked green beans, cut into 1-inch lengthwise (or substitute asparagus or peas)
½ C. to ¾ C. chopped grape tomatoes
¼ C. toasted almonds
1 pink grapefruit, segmented (optional)
Cooking Directions:
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Form patties into 4 equal round patties
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Heat 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil in skillet on med. high heat
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Brown till golden and crispy, turn and brown other side similarly
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Plate alongside side salad of green beans, tomatoes, almonds and grapefruit.
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Drizzle both with vinaigrette dressing
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Garnish with lemon zest and dill across salmon patties.