Spicy Salmon Salad

Recipe adapted from mandiofthemountains.com

Ingredients:

  • For the Dressing

    •  2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

    •  4 tablespoons rice vinegar

    •  2 teaspoons soy sauce

    •  1 teaspoon sugar or honey

    •  1 glove raw garlic, grated or finely minced (optional)

  • For the Spicy Salmon

    •  2, 5-ounce cans of wild-caught boneless, skinless pink salmon

    •  2 tablespoons mayonnaise

    •  1 tablespoon rice vinegar 

    •  1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

    •  1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari

    •  1 tablespoon sriracha 

  • For the Salads

    •  5-ounce container of pre-washed spring mix salad greens

    •  1 cup sliced cucumber 

    •  1 cup shredded carrots

    •  ½ cup sliced radishes

    •  1 avocado, sliced 

    •  1 packet sea salt flavored nori seaweed snacks

  • extra sriracha, green onion & sesame seeds for garnish

Directions:

  • Make the dressing

    • Add all dressing ingredients to a pint-sized mason jar.

    • Tightly screw the lid on the jar and shake vigorously to combine. Set aside.

  • Make the spicy salmon

    • Open the cans of salmon and drain the liquid out.  

    • Add the drained salmon, mayonnaise, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sriracha to a small mixing bowl. Then, stir until well combined. Set aside.

  • Prepare the Salads

    • Divide the greens between 2 salad bowls.  

    • Top each bowl with ½ cup sliced cucumber, ½ cup shredded carrots, ¼ cup radish slices, and ½ of an avocado.

  • Top each bowl with ½ of the spicy salmon mixture.

  • Give the dressing a final shake. Then, drizzle half of the salad dressing onto each bowl.

  • Crumble half of the seaweed snacks onto each bowl.

  • Drizzle extra sriracha over the top if you would like more spice. 

  • Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for extra garnish.

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