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Asian Salmon Salad

asian salmon salad

Asian salmon salad is a take on tuna salad over a bed of fresh greens topped with corn, edamame, and cherry tomatoes with sesame ginger vinaigrette drizzled over top. This super simple no cook meal prep recipe is a favorite for lunches. The fresh vegetables balance out the salmon, mayonnaise, and red onion which packs a flavorful punch that is sure to be unique in your meal routine. This is a perfect summer time meal that can be eaten chilled or at room temp and takes no time to prepare when meal prepping or at lunch when you’re eating.

This is a perfect recipe for anyone that loves tuna or chicken salad and is looking for a new twist on it. The salty, buttery flavor of the salmon pairs perfectly with the sesame ginger vinaigrette for a light meal that fills you up quickly. It’s also a great source of protein and a way to sneak greens into your meals if you’re not a fan of the flavor of green vegetables.

asian salmon salad

Asian Salmon Salad

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz packaged pre-cooked salmon
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1 each lime
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • 1 cup edamame beans
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cups spring mix salad
  • 1 oz nori seaweed
  • 4 tbsp sesame ginger vinaigrette

Instructions
 

  • Dice the red onion, chop the green onion, slice the lime, defrost corn if frozen
  • Remove the salmon from the package and place it in the mixing bowl
  • Stir in the following ingredients: mayo, red onion, green onion, and lime juice
  • Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper
  • Add the salmon salad on top of the spring mix salad. Top off the salad with corn, edamame, cherry tomatoes, and nori seaweed
  • Drizzle the salad with a sesame ginger vinaigrette
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Smoked Salmon and Fruit Salad

Smoked Salmon and Fruit Salad

Smoked salmon with fruit salad sounds like an unlikely pairing however if you haven’t tried it you will be amazed. The smoky, salty salmon mixes perfectly with the medley of fruit. The fruit brings out the flavor of the salmon and the salmon highlights the sweetness of the fruits. This fruit salad is filled rich with Omega-3 fatty acids, high in protein and has a abundance of antioxidants.

This smoked salmon salad is a refreshing and low calorie meal that can be prepped simply by cutting fruits and slicing salmon. Zero cooking makes this an attractive option for anyone less than cooking inclined or meal prepping for a day without access to a stove.

Smoked Salmon and Fruit Salad

Smoked Salmon and Fruit Salad

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package (4 ounces) smoked salmon
  • 1 each avocado (diced)
  • 1/2 cup strawberries (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup cherry toatoes (sliced)
  • 4 cups salad mix
  • 4 tbsp choice of vinaigrette dressing
  • salt and pepper (as needed)

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl place the salad mix at the bottom
  • Add the red onions, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado, strawberries, and blueberries, and smoked salmon
  • Drizzle the salad on top with your favorite vinaigrette dressing 
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Shrimp Cocktail Salad

shrimp cocktail salad
shrimp cocktail salad

Shrimp Cocktail Salad

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces pre-cooked cooked shrimp
  • 1 each avocado (diced)
  • 2 each peaches (sliced)
  • 1/4 cups red onions (diced)
  • 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (sliced)
  • 4 cups kale salad mix
  • 4 tbsp choice of vinaigrette
  • salt and pepper (as needed)

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl place the baby kale salad mix at the bottom
  • Add the red onions, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado, and shrimp cocktail
  • Drizzle the salad on top with your favorite vinaigrette dressing