Salmon Couscous Salad

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This healthy and easy salad is designed to be made with precooked or leftover salmon. To quickly cook salmon, lightly brush with olive oil, then roast in a 450 degrees F oven until the fish is opaque and firm, 8 to 12 minutes.

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Lauren Lastowka
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Lauren Lastowka

Lauren Lastowka is a writer and editor with more than 15 years of experience working in the areas of health and well-being. She has worked on Diabetic Living, EatingWell and Edible San Diego magazines. She is passionate about health literacy and patient empowerment and has translated research and clinical guidelines into reader-friendly plain language for years.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
4 cups
Nutrition Profile:
Bone-Health Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Low Added Sugar High-Blood Pressure Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Egg-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup sliced cremini mushrooms

  • ¼ cup diced eggplant

  • 3 cups baby spinach

  • 2 tablespoons white-wine vinaigrette, divided (see Tip)

  • ¼ cup cooked Israeli couscous, preferably whole-wheat

  • 4 ounces cooked salmon

  • ¼ cup sliced dried apricots

  • 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese (1/2 ounce)

Directions

  1. Coat a small skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and eggplant; cook, stirring, until lightly browned and juices have been released, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

  2. Toss spinach with 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. vinaigrette and place on a 9-inch plate.

  3. Toss couscous with the remaining 2 tsp. vinaigrette and place on top of the spinach. Place salmon on top. Top with the cooked vegetables, dried apricots, and goat cheese.

Tips

Tip: To make a quick white-wine vinaigrette, whisk 2 Tbsp. white-wine vinegar with 1/8 tsp. each salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil until blended. Extra dressing will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before using.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

464 Calories
22g Fat
35g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 4 cups
Calories 464
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 35g 70%
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Vitamin A 9959IU 199%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Folate 202mcg 51%
Sodium 352mg 15%
Calcium 183mg 14%
Iron 5mg 25%
Magnesium 126mg 30%
Potassium 1489mg 32%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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