Summer Salmon Salad

Thinking ahead to hot summer days and cool salads like this healthy salmon and sea scallop refresher.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth or water
  • Four 6oz pieces salmon filet
  • 1/2lb dry sea scallops
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce leaves
  • 1/2lb fresh steamed asparagus spears
  • 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
  • 2 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup water chestnuts drain and rinsed well
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup sweet pepper drops
  • Dressing
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp honey mustard
  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle juice
  • 4 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Pour the broth or water into a saute pan large enough to hold the salmon in a single layer. Bring to a simmer and add the salmon and poach it slowly until it registers 145F on an instant read thermometer. Use a slotted spoon to remove the pieces and transfer them to a plate.
  2. In the same pan add the scallops and poach until they also register 145F. Use slotted spoon to drain them and set aside.
  3. Line 4 dinner size plates with the lettuce leaves.Arrange the salmon and scallops on each of the 4 plates and then divide and add the remaining salad ingredients to each plate. Set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients and whisk well. Pour evenly over the 4 dishes and serve.
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