CAJUN STYLE SALMON SALAD

YIELDS: 2 Servings PREP TIME: 5 mins COOK TIME: 15 mins TOTAL TIME: 20 mins

This quick and delicious Cajun Style Salmon Salad makes a healthy lunch or dinner. The salad veggies are just a suggestion; use up whatever you've got in the fridge. The flavorful lemon-Dijon vinaigrette tastes great on everything!

INGREDIENTS:

Salmon
1 salmon filet
Salt and pepper
Oregano
Thyme
Chili powder
Fresh lemon juice
Olive oil

Salad
Red leaf lettuce
Radishes
Artichoke hearts
Sliced bell pepper
Diced tomatoes
Sliced mushrooms
Fresh lemon wedges for serving

Dressing
1 tsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
½ lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced shallots

Tools 
Baking sheet 
Small bowl 
Whisk
Cutting board 
Knife

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Drizzle your salmon filet generously with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  3. Season to taste with a combination of salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and chili powder.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until cooked through.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the salad dressing.
  6. Prepare your salad using the ingredients listed or whatever fresh veggies you have on hand.
  7. Place the salmon filet on top of the salad and drizzle with the dressing.