NORTHWEST SALMON SALAD

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I love that I can use my favorite Northwest ingredients-fresh salmon, blueberries and hazelnuts-all in one recipe. The salmon and sour cream dressing are just as scrumptious in a sandwich. -Davis Clevenger, Dexter, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 salmon fillet (1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
4 fresh dill sprigs
1 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup snipped fresh dill
3 tablespoons capers, drained
8 cups torn Bibb lettuce
1 medium peach, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
4 thin slices red onion, separated into rings

Steps:

Place salmon on a greased baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; top with dill sprigs., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Flake salmon into large pieces., In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, sour cream, red pepper, snipped fresh dill, capers and remaining pepper and lemon juice., Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top with peach, hazelnuts, blueberries, onion and salmon. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges