How good does a citrus salad with honey butter salmon sound? If your answer was, “amazing” or any similar adverb, you’re in luck because it tastes even better.
This salad is so packed full of nutrients, it makes me have hope in this world again. Everything in this salad is amazing for runners and normal human beings! Salmon, spinach, citrus, almonds, avocado, avocado oil… Isn’t that just wonderful??
As a bonus, check out the Top 10 Foods for Runners series. This salad is part of week 5, AKA salmon week. Check out the post to learn all you ever wanted to about what our slippery fish friend has to offer.
One last thing: I sauteed my salmon, If you’re more into baked salmon or another variation, go for it. I believe in you.
Citrus salad with honey butter salmon
Ingredients
For the salmon
- 6-8 oz salmon filet
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the dressing
- 1/2 orange, juiced
- 1/4 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 lime, juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
For the salad
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 cup roasted sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/2 orange, peeled and segmented.
Instructions
For the salmon
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Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a small bowl and add honey and garlic. use a brush to coat salmon filet.
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Heat the other tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Wait until butter has stopped foaming and add salmon. Cook skin side up for 6 minutes, then flip to cook an additional 3-4 minutes. Spoon butter on top of salmon throughout.
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Remove from heat and set aside. Once slightly cooled, slice in half.
For dressing
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Whisk together all ingredients except oil. Once combined, continue whisking and pour in oil to emulsify. Set aside.
