Salmon and Cucumber Salad with Basil-Lime Dressing

Name: Salmon and Cucumber Salad with Basil-Lime Dressing
Yield: Serves 4; 1 1/2 cups salad greens and scant 1 cup salmon salad per serving
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 5-ounce vacuum-sealed pouches pink salmon, flaked; 1 cup diced seeded cucumber (English, or hothouse, preferred); 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 6 ounces mixed salad greens (about 6 cups; baby greens preferred)

January 26, 2012

The combination of fresh basil and lime in the dressing makes this dish distinctive and delightful. It’s a nice and easy way to work some fish into your week.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4; 1 1/2 cups salad greens and scant 1 cup salmon salad per serving

Ingredients

Dressing

1 teaspoon grated lime zest

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Salmon Salad

2 5-ounce vacuum-sealed pouches pink salmon, flaked

1 cup diced seeded cucumber (English, or hothouse, preferred)

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

6 ounces mixed salad greens (about 6 cups; baby greens preferred)

Preparation

Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil. Stir in the basil. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the dressing in a large bowl.
Step 2
Add the salmon salad ingredients to the dressing remaining in the medium bowl, tossing gently to coat. Set aside.
Step 3
Add the salad greens to the 2 tablespoons dressing in the large bowl, tossing to coat. Arrange the salad greens on plates. Spoon the salmon salad over the salad greens.
Nutrition Information
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(Per serving)
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Calories: 194
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Total fat: 10.5g
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Saturated: 1.5g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 2.0g
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Monounsaturated: 5.5g
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Cholesterol: 58mg
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Sodium: 311mg
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Carbohydrates: 8g
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Fiber: 3g
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Sugars: 4g
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Protein: 19g
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Calcium: 254mg
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Potassium: 700mg
Dietary Exchanges
Step 19
2 vegetable
Step 20
2 1/2 lean meat
Step 21
1 fat

American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition

TagsSalad Salmon Fish Seafood Cucumber Vegetable Basil Herbs & Spices Lime Citrus Fruit Main Side Dinner Lunch Gluten Free Keto Nut Free Dairy Free Quick Easy Weeknight Meals No-Cook Cookbooks

Recipe information

Ingredients

Dressing

Salmon Salad

Preparation

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Dietary Exchanges

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Recipe notes