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Spicy Salmon Salad in a large serving bowl

Spicy Grilled Salmon Salad with Grapefruit, Arugula, and Almonds

Yield: 2 servings (meal sized)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
This spicy salmon salad combines smoky grilled salmon, sweet-tart grapefruit, and crisp greens in a fresh, flavorful meal that's perfect for summer. It's easy to make, packed with texture, and ideal for lunches, dinners, picnics, and patio meals.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon, skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon EACH: sea salt and paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • ¼ teaspoon EACH: oregano, cumin, and black pepper

Grapefruit Salad Dressing

Salad

  • 4 ounces Salad greens, I love arugula or mixed baby greens
  • 1 grapefruit, cut into segments
  • ¼ cup EACH: chopped almonds and coconut ribbons
  • ¼ Coconut
  • 2 tablespoons EACH: chopped dill and basil

Instructions 

  • Oil your grill and preheat it to medium-high. Using a sharp knife, remove the skin from the salmon. (You can ask your fishmonger to do this or remove the skin after the fish cooks if you're not comfortable removing it first.) In a small bowl, combine the sea salt, paprika, cayenne, oregano, cumin, and black pepper. Sprinkle evenly over the salmon.
    1 lb salmon, 1 teaspoon EACH: sea salt and paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne, ¼ teaspoon EACH: oregano, cumin, and black pepper
  • Grill the salmon for 6-7 minutes, or until just cooked. If white spots start to appear on your salmon, remove it immediately as it is done. Let it cool slightly then break it into bite-sized pieces.
  • While the salmon is cooking, whisk all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
    ⅓ cup grapefruit juice, ¼ cup coconut oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Toss the greens with some of the dressing (save the rest for a salad later in the week) and serve with the grilled fish and all the salad toppings.
    4 ounces Salad greens, 1 grapefruit, ¼ cup EACH: chopped almonds and coconut ribbons, ¼ Coconut, 2 tablespoons EACH: chopped dill and basil

Notes

Grapefruit juice: You can either squeeze a little of the grapefruit or buy grapefruit juice. 
Serving: 1 serving = ½ of the recipe, Calories: 739kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 50g, Fat: 50g, Saturated Fat: 28g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 125mg, Sodium: 1309mg, Potassium: 1600mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 2791IU, Vitamin C: 66mg, Calcium: 118mg, Iron: 3mg