Description
A healthy and vibrant salmon salad featuring steamed new potatoes and French beans, topped with wild salmon fillets and fresh herbs, all dressed in a zesty sesame dressing with a burst of clementine freshness. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner, offering a balanced mix of protein, vegetables, and citrus flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Salad
- 250g new potatoes, sliced
- 160g French beans, trimmed
- 80g salad leaves
- 4 small clementines, 3 sliced, 1 juiced
- Handful of basil, chopped
- Handful of coriander, chopped
- 2 tbsp finely chopped onion (¼ small onion)
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped
Protein
- 2 wild salmon fillets
Dressing
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp tamari
- ½ lemon, juiced
- Juice of 1 clementine
Instructions
- Steam potatoes and beans: Place the sliced new potatoes and trimmed French beans in a steamer basket set over a pan of boiling water. Cover and steam for 8 minutes until vegetables start to become tender.
- Steam salmon: Arrange the wild salmon fillets on top of the steaming vegetables and continue to steam for a further 6-8 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prepare dressing: While the salmon cooks, combine the sesame oil, tamari, lemon juice, clementine juice, chopped red chilli, and finely chopped onion in a small bowl. Mix well to create a zesty sesame dressing.
- Assemble salad: If serving immediately, distribute the salad leaves evenly between two plates. Top with the warm steamed potatoes, green beans, and slices of clementine. Place the cooked salmon fillets on top, sprinkle with chopped basil and coriander, then drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad.
- For packed lunch: Prepare the potatoes, beans, and salmon a day ahead and store them in a rigid airtight container. Keep salad leaves separate to avoid wilting and combine everything just before eating, then dress the salad to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Steaming is a healthy cooking method that preserves nutrients and natural flavors.
- Using tamari instead of soy sauce keeps the dish gluten-free and adds a rich umami flavor.
- The salad can be adapted with other leafy greens or herbs depending on availability.
- To make it spicier, keep some seeds in the red chilli or add a pinch of chilli flakes.
- Prepare the cooked components ahead of time for a quick, nutritious meal at work or on the go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14-16 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Healthy/Contemporary
Keywords: salmon salad, steamed salmon, healthy salad, sesame dressing, gluten free, clementine salad, light meal
