Citrus Salmon Salad

Chef Sarah Russo of Chicago-based Salad Club uses bitter greens in this salad to balance the sweet fruit and rich fish. If you prefer, swap in more mild-mannered kale, lettuce or spinach.

Citrus Salmon Salad
Photo: Carson Downing
Hands On Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth, chicken stock or water

  • ¾ cup tricolor or white quinoa, rinsed

  • ¾ cup walnuts

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • Kosher salt

  • 10 ounces skinless sockeye salmon fillet

  • 1 navel orange or blood orange

  • 7 ½ cups red Swiss chard, thick ribs removed, leaves chopped

  • 2 cups shredded radicchio

  • 1 head endive, chopped (2 cups)

  • 1 small grapefruit

  • 4 ounces pomegranate arils (optional)

  • Orange Vinaigrette (below)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°. In a small saucepan, combine broth and quinoa. (Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt if using water.) Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork; set aside to cool.

  2. Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss walnuts with 1 teaspoon olive oil and a dash salt; spread evenly. Bake until golden brown, checking frequently after 5 minutes. While nuts toast, rub salmon with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt. Zest the orange over the salmon. Transfer nuts to a plate to cool; place salmon on the same baking sheet. Bake until fish flakes, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.

  3. In a large bowl, combine chard, radicchio and endive. Using a paring knife, cut the peel and pith off the orange and grapefruit, then slice citrus into 1/4-inch rounds, poking out any seeds with the tip of the knife.

  4. To assemble salad: On a platter or four plates, arrange greens, quinoa, citrus and flaked salmon. Add pomegranate arils (if using) and walnuts, breaking nuts into smaller pieces. Serve salad with Orange Vinaigrette.

Orange Vinaigrette

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Drizzle in 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, whisking continuously. Refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

575 Calories
34g Fat
46g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 575
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 487mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 25g
Vitamin C 80mg 398%
Calcium 119mg 9%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 945mg 20%
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