Salmon Salad with Dill Vinaigrette

Salmon Salad

with Dill Vinaigrette

Prep: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup salad and 1 slice bread.)

Salmon is a healthy lean protein, full of omega-3 fatty acids. 

Instead of French bread, serve with a multi-grain baguette or eliminate the Bread and Salt completely.
 

Ingredients

1.     2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2.     1 tablespoon honey
3.     1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4.     1/8 teaspoon black pepper
5.     1/8 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (6 ounce) cans boneless skinless pink salmon
1 cup chopped red bell pepper

1.     1 cup chopped cucumber
2.     1/2 cup chopped red onion
3.     1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4.     4 (1-ounce) slices French bread
5.     1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
6.     1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

 
1. For the Vinaigrette:

• Combine first 5 vinaigrette ingredients (through black pepper) in a medium bowl.
• Add oil and stir well with a whisk. 
• Set aside.

2. For the Salad:

• Flake Salmon with a fork into a large bowl. 

• Add the next 6 ingredients (through black pepper) and
• stir gently to combine.
• Toss salad with the vinaigrette immediately before serving.
• Use a slotted spoon to serve.

Nutritional Information

• Calories per serving:    303
• Fat per serving:    13g
• Saturated fat per serving:    2g
• Monounsaturated fat per serving:    6g
• Polyunsaturated fat per serving:    3g
• Protein per serving:    18g
• Carbohydrates per serving:    28g
• Fiber per serving:    2g
• Cholesterol per serving:    20mg
• Iron per serving:    2mg
• Calcium per serving:    221mg 
• Sodium per serving:    525mg

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