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Salmon Sesame Salad





Total Time
1 hr 15 mins

This makes for a great lunch or light dinner. The dressing is a tangy, refreshing lemongrass dressing with a kick.

 

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “15 Salad Recipes That Put the Taste of Spring Right onto Your Plate.”

Salmon sesame salad




Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Kevin Crafts
 1 1/2 pounds wild sockeye salmon fillets (1/2 in. thick)
  Kosher salt
 3 large oranges
  Vegetable oil for frying
 1 large egg
 12 won ton wrappers
 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
 3 qts. sliced (1/2 in. thick) napa cabbage (from 1 medium head)
 1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed and blanched
 8 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
  Lemongrass Chile Dressing
 2 large avocados, cut lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick slices
Step 1
1

Cook salmon in a large pot of simmering salted water, covered, until just opaque, about 5 minutes. Lift out and let cool.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
3

Pour enough oil into a large pot to come 1/2 in. up sides. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360°. Whisk egg with 1 tbsp. water. Brush won tons with egg wash on both sides, then sprinkle generously with sesame seeds. Fry in small batches until golden and puffy. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt to taste.

Step 4
4

Toss cabbage, snow peas, oranges (no juice), green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl with two-thirds of dressing. Divide among plates. Remove skin from salmon and scrape off gray layer underneath. Break into 2-in. chunks and arrange, along with avocado slices, on greens. Drizzle both with remaining dressing. Scatter cilantro leaves on top and serve with won ton chips.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories706
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g59%

Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
Cholesterol 119mg40%
Sodium 693mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 43g16%

Dietary Fiber 11g40%
Protein 35g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.