SALMON VEGETABLE SALAD WITH PESTO VINAIGRETTE

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A bounty of vegetables keeps this salad light on calories, while salmon makes it hearty enough for a meal. It's become a springtime staple at our house. -Frances Pietsch, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound red potatoes (about 4 medium), cubed
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup prepared pesto
6 cups spring mix salad greens
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until tender, adding asparagus during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain; rinse with cold water. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper., Meanwhile, place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Bake 14-16 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Break salmon into chunks; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine potato mixture, salmon and tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar and pesto until blended. In a large serving bowl, combine salad greens, green onions and half of the dressing; toss to coat. Top with potato mixture. Serve immediately with remaining dressing.

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Mirza Shaheryar
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I can't wait to try this salad!


Noob Player
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover salmon.


Quaterris Franklin
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's easy to make and it's always delicious.


Chuene Jessica Jessica chuene
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This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


bittu yadav
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Louie Hudson
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The salmon is a good source of protein, and the vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals.


Nazakat Liaquat
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but this salad changed my mind. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The pesto vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.


sara zara
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and the pesto vinaigrette is always a hit.


Tallulah Lynch
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The salmon was flaky and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The pesto vinaigrette was a great addition, and it really brought all the flavors together.


Dominique Woodard
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were crisp and fresh. The pesto vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.