HEALTHY SALMON SALAD

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Plain yogurt adds the creamy texture to the garlic-lemon dressing, tossed with greens and parmesan cheese, then topped with broiled salmon. Times given do not include 30 mins chill time.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Spring

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
12 ounces boneless salmon fillets (1 inch thick fresh or frozen skinless)
nonstick spray coating
10 cups torn romaine lettuce
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, halved (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan heat olive oil over medium-low heat.
  • Cook and stir garlic in hot oil for 1 minute or until garlic is lightly golden.
  • Transfer garlic to a blender container.
  • Add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, water, and pepper.
  • Cover; blend until combined.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of garlic mixture; set aside.
  • Add yogurt to remaining garlic mixture in blender.
  • Cover and blend until smooth.
  • Chill until serving time.
  • Thaw salmon, if frozen.
  • Rinse salmon; pat dry.
  • Brush the reserved garlic mixture evenly over salmon.
  • Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Spray the unheated rack of a broiler pan with nonstick coating.
  • Place the salmon on the rack.
  • Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 8 to 12 minutes or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning once.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl toss romaine, onion, and Parmesan cheese with the chilled yogurt mixture.
  • Divide romaine mixture among 4 salad plates. Place one salmon fillet on each salad.
  • Top with tomatoes and, if desired, olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 50.1, Sodium 222.8, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 22.8

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