Seared Salmon Salad

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Ingredients

  • 2 (4 ounce) skinless salmon fillet, 3/4 inch thick (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cups torn mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup matchstick sized strips jicama
  • 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1/4 cup bottled original-style buttermilk ranch salad dressing

Instructions

  1. Thaw fish if frozen.
  2. Rinse fish; pat dry.
  3. Sprinkle fish lightly with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the ground cumin.
  4. In a medium nonstick skillet heat olive or cooking oil over medium high heat; add fish.
  5. Cook fish on one side for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden.
  6. Turn carefully.
  7. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes more or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Meanwhile, divide greens, jicama and olives among 2 salad plates.
  9. Set aside.
  10. To serve place 1 fish fillet atop greens on each plate.
  11. Combine salad dressing and remaining cumin; drizzle atop salmon.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

367 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 35.2g 45% DV
Carbs 13.2g 5% DV
Fiber 3.5g 12% DV
Sugar 1.9g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 457.8mg 20% DV
Potassium 491.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 2.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 32.8mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 1.9mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 274.8mg 21% DV
Iron 16.9mg 94% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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