A diverse, refreshing, and flavor-packed green salad with Chilean salmon and fresh mandarins that is sure to surprise the whole family and become a repeated favorite.
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How to make Salmon and Mandarin Salad?
A delightful spring salad crafted primarily with fresh salmon, mandarins, complemented by avocado and green lettuce. The ensemble is bathed in a delicious vinaigrette made with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, and sea salt.
Nutritional Information
Category: Typical Salads
Cuisine: Chilean
Vitamins: A, B3, B6, C, D
Minerals: Selenium, Potassium
Calories: 300
Preparation: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Salmon and Mandarin Green Salad Recipe
Ingredients
1. Salad
- 200g fresh salmon
- 4 mandarins
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 small green lettuce
- 1 small purple lettuce
2. Vinaigrette
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dill
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
Preparation
- Remove the skin from the salmon and chop it into 1-2 centimeter cubes. Reserve in the refrigerator.
- Wash and tear the lettuce and spinach, drain and spin in a salad spinner. Set aside.
- Peel the mandarins, separate the segments, and remove the white parts. Peel and dice the avocado into small 1-centimeter cubes. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, add the lettuces and spinach, incorporate the mandarins, avocado, and gently toss everything.
- In a medium bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, dill, water, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad bowl and mix well with wooden spoons. Let it rest for a couple of minutes to blend aromas and flavors.
- Serve the green salad with salmon and mandarins immediately, and offer a little extra vinaigrette in a small pitcher for seasoning according to personal preference.
Nutritional benefits
- Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, supporting heart health and cognitive function.
- Mandarins provide a burst of vitamin C and antioxidants, boosting the immune system.
- Avocado contributes healthy monounsaturated fats, promoting satiety and supporting overall well-being.
- Lettuce adds fiber to the salad, aiding digestion and promoting a feeling of fullness.
Did you know?
This salad is a celebration of Chilean flavors, combining the richness of salmon from its pristine waters with the sweetness of mandarins, creating a delightful symphony of tastes that reflects the diversity of Chilean culinary delights.
