Winter Greens Salad With Grilled Salmon
This vibrant and flavorful recipe combines grilled salmon with a refreshing winter greens salad tossed in a zesty orange herb dressing. The juicy salmon pairs perfectly with the crisp greens, creating a delightful meal packed with freshness and taste. Enjoy this dish as a light and satisfying option for any occasion.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. fresh orange juice
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. orange zest
- 3 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 3 Tbs. chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as
- parsley, tarragon and chives
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 lb. salmon fillet, pin bones removed, cut into
- 8 strips each 1⁄2 inch wide
- 6 cups mixed winter greens, such as radicchio
- and frisée
- 1 bunch fresh chives, cut into 2-inch lengths
- Leaves from 1⁄2 bunch fresh tarragon
- 1 fennel bulb, cut into paper-thin slices on
- a mandoline, soaked in ice water 15 minutes
- and drained
- 2 large beets, roasted, peeled and julienned on
- a mandoline
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, mustard and orange zest. Add the 3 Tbs. olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until blended, then whisk in the mixed herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
- Preheat an indoor electric grill on medium-high heat. Brush the salmon on both sides with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the salmon on the grill and cook, turning once, until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss together the winter greens, chives, tarragon, fennel and beets with two-thirds of the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Top each salad with 2 strips of the salmon and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Serve immediately. Serves 4.
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