Salmon · 35 min
Sesame Salmon over Warm Spinach, Curried Cauliflower & Cucumber Salad
- 35 min
- 2–6 servings
- 547 kcal / serving
Syrupy, nutty sesame notes meet tender salmon and a light, lemony dressing in a bed of warm spinach and cauliflower. This meal comes together quickly for weeknights and keeps everything bright and balanced.
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Ingredients
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- ½ medium headcauliflower
- ½English cucumber
- ½lemon
- ¾ lbsalmon fillet
- English cucumbers
- lemons
From the pantry: black pepper, curry powder, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, mayonnaise, salt, sesame seeds
Cookware
baking sheet pan · chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · oven mitts · stirring spoon · tongs · whisk or fork
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Produce
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- ½ medium headcauliflower
- ½English cucumber
- ½lemon
- English cucumbers
- lemons
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbsalmon fillet
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby spinach | ½ (5 oz) pkg | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 1 ½ (5 oz) pkgs |
| cauliflower | ½ medium head | 1 medium head | 1 ½ medium heads |
| English cucumber | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| lemon | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| salmon fillet | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
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Directions
- Roast the cauliflower: on a baking sheet, place the cauliflower florets and thick stems, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with curry powder. Toss to coat and spread in a single layer.
- Roast until the cauliflower begins to soften, about 12 minutes, while you prep the dressing.
- Make the dressing: in a medium bowl, whisk lemon juice with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Prep the cucumber: trim, halve lengthwise, then slice into half-moons and add to the dressing mixture.
- Season the salmon: pat dry, brush or rub with a little oil, and season the top side with salt and pepper.
- Finish roasting: remove the sheet, stir the cauliflower, push it to one side, place the salmon on the other side, and return to the oven; bake until the salmon is cooked through and the cauliflower is tender, 10–15 minutes.
- Toast sesame seeds: heat a skillet over medium, add sesame seeds, and stir until light golden, about 2–3 minutes; remove from heat.
- Assemble the salad: add spinach to the dressing bowl with the cucumber and toss in the warm cauliflower. Top with the roasted salmon and the toasted sesame seeds, then divide for serving.
Two tips
- Prep ahead: wash and dry greens and cucumber earlier in the day to speed weekday cooking.
- Serving idea: spoon extra dressing over the salmon just before serving to finish the plate with a bright touch.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 547 kcal
- Protein
- 43 g
- Carbs
- 14 g
- Fat
- 37 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 186 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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