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Asian Salad with Salmon, Ginger, and Lime Dressing

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By: Denise Bustard21 Comments
Posted: 2/22/16 Updated: 8/28/20

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A bright and flavorful Asian salad with salmon, fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and candied ginger all tossed in a tangy lime vinaigrette.

Asian Salad with Salmon, Ginger, and Lime Dressing, a healthy dinner recipe that's ready in 30 minutes!

Hi friends, how ya doing?

I am back from a week-end in Banff, feeling refreshed, energized and motivated to jump into this week! Sometimes what you really need is a change of scenery to get motivated, am I right? Also, mountains and fresh air don't hurt 😉

Well, today being Monday, I thought we could all use a healthy and fresh salad to jump start the week. What do you think?

Asian Salad with Salmon, Ginger, and Lime Dressing, a healthy dinner recipe that's ready in 30 minutes!

Want to know a secret? I am obsessed with salmon + avocado. I don't know what it is...they are both kind of creamy and fatty (the good kind of fat!), and they go together in a wonderful and sort of unexpected way.

One of my favorite recipes on the blog is this Chili Rubbed Salmon with Avocado Salsa, and I was dying to put salmon and avocados together again.

This time, I thought it would be nice to serve them on an Asian salad with salmon...initially it was going to be a crunchy cabbage salad, but it seemed like such a harsh texture with the creamy avocado and salmon.

So I went with greens, which I boosted with some spiralized carrots and cucumbers. You can just shred your carrots and cut the cucumbers into matchsticks if you don't have a spiralizer.

Asian Salad with Salmon, Ginger, and Lime Dressing, a healthy dinner recipe that's ready in 30 minutes!

Asian Salad with Salmon, Ginger, and Lime Dressing, a healthy dinner recipe that's ready in 30 minutes!

Then I added some candied ginger, which really brings the pizzazz to this salad. It adds some sweetness and prominent ginger flavor (don't worry, it's not overpowering or anything!).

And what goes better with ginger than lime? So I whipped up a simple lime vinaigrette.

Altogether this salad has lots of different textures...creamy avocado, flaky salmon, soft greens, a bit of crunch from the carrots and cucumbers.

And the flavors make my heart flutter...sweetness and a bit spicy from the ginger and tangy from lime dressing. So good!

And ready in 30 minutes! Breathe some life into your Monday with this Asian salad with salmon...it will wake you right up 😀

Did you make this? Tag me on social @sweetpeasandsaffron and be sure to leave a comment and rate the recipe!

asian salmon salad with candied ginger and lime vinaigrette

Asian Salad with Salmon, Ginger, and Lime Dressing

5 from 7 votes
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
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A bright and flavorful Asian salad with salmon, fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and candied ginger all tossed in a tangy lime vinaigrette.
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Ingredients

Salmon

  • 4 x 5oz salmon filets
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce I use reduced sodium
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Vinaigrette:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ½ tablespoon brown sugar

Salad

  • 8 cups mixed greens
  • 2 carrots shredded (or spiralized)
  • 1.5 cups cucumber cucumber cut into matchsticks (or spiralized)
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves loosely packed
  • 2 tablespoons candied ginger finely chopped
  • 2 avocados sliced

Instructions 

Salmon

  • Pre-heat oven to 425°F.
  • Place salmon in a large baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil and soy sauce. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 12 or so minutes, until fillets are cooked through.

Salad

  • Shake together all vinaigrette ingredients.
  • Divide the salad ingredients amongst 4 large bowls. Top with salmon, and drizzle with the vinaigrette.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/4 batch, Calories: 425kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 50mg, Sodium: 93mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 5g
Author: Denise Bustard
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese

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Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more.

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  1. Vahini Manohar says

    Posted on 4/2/16 at Posted on 4/2/16

    salmon and avocado in salad goes yummy. In summer are the best recipes to try out

    Reply
  2. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    Posted on 2/25/16 at Posted on 2/25/16

    I love salmon and avocado together too! Have you ever had a salmon avocado sandwich? You would love! This salad is so dang pretty. And sounds delicious! Gorgeous pictures as always : )

    Reply
  3. Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says

    Posted on 2/24/16 at Posted on 2/24/16

    This salad looks amazing, I definitely need to make it soon - followed immediately by that chili salmon with avocado salsa! I haven't been to Banff in ages, need to go there again. Usually we just pass straight through on the way to BC - need to stop again next time and enjoy the mountains! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says

    Posted on 2/23/16 at Posted on 2/23/16

    I'm glad you were able to have a relaxing weekend to recharge, Denise! This salad looks so fresh and flavorful! I don't eat salmon and avocado together nearly often enough!

    Reply
  5. Lisa | Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

    Posted on 2/23/16 at Posted on 2/23/16

    Hooray for the great outdoors! The weather is so nice right now in Sacramento (in the low 70s). I need to get hiking soon! I LOVE this recipe, Denise! Spiralized noodles are so fun!

    Reply
  6. Denise says

    Posted on 2/23/16 at Posted on 2/23/16

    Agreed! Thanks, Cheese & Chinese 🙂

    Reply
  7. Denise says

    Posted on 2/23/16 at Posted on 2/23/16

    Ha ha me too, Gigi!

    Reply
  8. Annie says

    Posted on 2/23/16 at Posted on 2/23/16

    Yes to salmon and avocado together! We make this salmon dish in the summer and always pair it with fresh avocado, delicious!
    I have been in SUCH a salad rut lately, I have got to try this!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 2/23/16 at Posted on 2/23/16

      Thanks Annie! They don't sound like they would be great together but the are! 😀

      Reply
  9. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    Posted on 2/23/16 at Posted on 2/23/16

    Welcome back from vacay, Denise! Hearing how refreshed you are makes me realize I am in desperate need of a vacation. I will just have to live vicariously through you. 😉 Or just eat my weight of my this salad and totally forget my worries! I love avocado and salmon too, so this salad is looking all sorts of delicious to me! LOVE the candied ginger and lime dressing!! Perfection! Cheers, girlie!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 2/23/16 at Posted on 2/23/16

      We were only away for one night, but it was just nice to get out of town and eat out for dinner! Hope you can get a vacation soon! I want a *true* vacation...like a whole week at least 😛 Thanks, Cheyanne!

      Reply
  10. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says

    Posted on 2/23/16 at Posted on 2/23/16

    You always make THE prettiest salads, Denise, and this beauty is definitely no different!! That dressing sounds and look absolutely AMAZING! Can you send me all your leftovers so I can have this for lunch today?? Haha!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 2/23/16 at Posted on 2/23/16

      Thank-you SO much, Sarah! I don't know how well these left-overs keep 😉 But I'd gladly have you over for dinner!

      Reply
  11. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

    Posted on 2/22/16 at Posted on 2/22/16

    Denise I just love all of your salads. They always look so delicious and make me want to go out and buy everything so I can make it. I love salmon and avocado, so I bet together they would be ah-mazing. PS glad you got to relax a little this past weekend.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 2/23/16 at Posted on 2/23/16

      Thank-you so much, Cyndi! You have to try salmon and avocado together, they are so tasty!

      Reply
  12. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    Posted on 2/22/16 at Posted on 2/22/16

    I love the colors in this salad! And that lime dressing? So yum 🙂

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 2/23/16 at Posted on 2/23/16

      Thanks, Medha! It ended up nice and tangy 🙂

      Reply
  13. marcie says

    Posted on 2/22/16 at Posted on 2/22/16

    That's so nice that you had a change of scenery -- it totally helps get those creative juices flowing! I love salmon and avocado together too -- I love doing that with salmon burgers! This salad with that candied ginger and that dressing sounds so delicious (and thank you for linking up to my salmon recipe)! 🙂

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 2/23/16 at Posted on 2/23/16

      Yes! My mom watched Kai so Ben and I could have some kid-free time. It was so nice! Thanks, Marcie! (And I have to try your salmon recipe!)

      Reply
  14. Adri says

    Posted on 2/22/16 at Posted on 2/22/16

    Well I certainly hear you about needing a change of scenery now and agian. I bet it was grogeosuin Banff.

    This salad sounds so good. I am a big fan of candied ginger and lime, and I bet the two are wonderful with the fish. Lots of nice texture here too. My husband, who adores salmon, will flip for this one.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 2/23/16 at Posted on 2/23/16

      Thank so much, Adri! Banff is just stunning.

      Reply

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