SALMON & SPINACH SALAD WITH AVOCADO

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We eat a power salad packed with salmon and spinach at least once a week. It's a cinch to make, even after a hard day's work. -Jenny Dawson, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels or pepitas (salted pumpkin seeds)
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets, skin side up; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side., In a large bowl, toss spinach with vinaigrette; divide between 2 plates. Place salmon over spinach; top with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 27g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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