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Kale Salad with Pan-Seared Salmon

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A nutritious and flavorful salad combining crispy pan-seared salmon with fresh kale, creamy avocado, and crunchy pumpkin seeds, all topped with a zesty lemon garlic sauce.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 pound salmon (skin-on)

Vegetables

  • 2 bunches kale (preferably Lacinato (Tuscan) kale)
  • 1 recipe essential lemon garlic sauce

Seasonings

  • salt and pepper for seasoning salt and pepper

Oils

  • olive oil for the fish olive oil

Fruits

  • 1 ripe avocado ripe avocado

Seeds

  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions 

  • Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil, then sear in a hot skillet until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  • While the salmon cooks, massage the kale with a bit of lemon garlic sauce to soften the leaves.
  • Slice the avocado and prepare the pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds.
  • Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and toss with the kale, avocado, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds. Drizzle with additional lemon garlic sauce if desired.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy a fresh, healthy salad.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon or a dash of hot sauce.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy, Kale, Salmon