Salmon & Salad Island Deluxe

Salmon & Salad Island Deluxe

Courtesy of epicurious 2 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 9 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 4-oz. salmon fillets
1/2 tsp. low-sodium salt
1/2 tsp. white ground pepper
1/2 tsp. parsley, optional
1 head of lettuce, shredded
1/4 c. diced tomatoes
1/4 c. shredded carrots
1/4 c. corn
1/4 c. tortilla strips
1/4 c. shredded low-fat mozzarella
and cheddar mix
2 tsp. lemon-and-herb vinaigrette or healthy dressing of your choice

Directions:

1. In a large sauté pan, warm the oil over moderate heat. Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and parsley and cook for 5 minutes, then flip over and cook for 4 more, or until golden and firm.

2. In a large salad bowl, add the lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, corn, tortilla strips and cheese. Drizzle with the dressing and toss well. When the salmon is ready, put each fillet on a plate with half the salad and serve.

From The 2014 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Cookbook

Recipe Provided by Karla Gonzalez, Age 10

All Food Photography by Jeff Elkins of Jeff Elkins Photography for Epicurious

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Nutrition:

Calories: 425; Total Fat: 26g; Total Carbs: 18g; Protein: 31g;