Sesame Ginger Salmon Salad
Bust out your chopsticks and get ready to slurp away at this delicious noodle bowl. Packed with fresh veggies, and heart-healthy salmon, this light, summer-inspired dish comes together with a sweet, tangy, and slightly salty dressing that’ll make your tastebuds dance.
20 min
4 servings
480 calories
Ingredients
1⁄2 pkg (14 oz/400 g) rice noodles
4 cups boiling water
2 tbsp Sesame Ginger Dressing Mix or Poke Bowl Dressing Mix
3 tbsp low sodium soy or tamari sauce
1⁄3 cup oil
1⁄2 cup rice vinegar
3 cups sugar snap or snow peas
1 bell pepper
2 cans (7.5 oz/213 g each) unsalted salmon
2 cups shredded red cabbage or coleslaw mix
2 cups matchstick carrots
Instructions
In a Round or Multipurpose Steamer, combine noodles and boiling water. Ensure noodles are completely submerged. Let stand for 6 min or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse under cold water. Shake off excess water as best you can.
Meanwhile, combine dressing mix, soy sauce, oil, and vinegar. Dressing makes about 1 cup.
Coarsely chop peas. Thinly slice pepper into strips. Drain salmon.
To serve, arrange noodles, peas, pepper, cabbage, and carrots in a large serving bowl. Break chunks of salmon on top. Add toppings, if desired. Drizzle with 1⁄2 cup dressing; refrigerate remainder for use another day.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 480, Fat 16 g (Saturated 2.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 56 g (Fiber 5 g, Sugars 7 g), Protein 26 g.
Tips
For a nutty, creamy dressing, whisk in 1 tbsp natural creamy peanut butter or tahini.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
This is a perfectly balanced plate.