Salmon Spinach Salad

  Salads

I have always loved the combination of salmon and orange, but the great thing about this salad is being able to do variations. If you don't have goat cheese, try feta.

Salmon Spinach Salad

Average Rating: 4.833333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Grill: 10 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
  • 6 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 5 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 medium navel orange, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

Instructions

  • 1. Brush salmon with 4 tablespoons orange juice concentrate. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, paprika and pepper. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill salmon, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, orange, green onions and walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, garlic, remaining orange juice concentrate and salt. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
  • 3. Divide among plates; sprinkle with cheese. Top with salmon.
  • 4.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 350 calories, 21g fat (4g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 2-1/2 fat, 1 starch.

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