Chipotle Salmon Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

October 08, 2018

The spice of this chipotle salmon is perfectly balanced with a fresh cilantro lime vinaigrette. Try swapping out your usual salad with this quick and easy recipe!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

For the salad:

1 fillet sockeye salmon, thawed
½ teaspoon chipotle powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive or avocado oil
1 cup mixed greens
1 cup arugula
½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
½ an avocado, cubed

For the dressing:

⅓ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic
¼ cup fresh cilantro, packed
Juice of half a lime
Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make It

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with chipotle powder, salt, and pepper and cook skin side up for 1-2 minutes. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes or until done.
While the salmon cooks, add dressing ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth.
Combine arugula, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion and avocado in a large bowl. Top with salmon and drizzle with dressing.

Recipe Courtesy Of Lauren Hall: @laurlovestoeat

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