Salmon Salad with Sesame Dressing

Prep: 7 mins

Cook: 16 mins

Serves 2

 

Ingredients:

For the salad:

  • 250g new potatoes, sliced

  • 160g French beans, trimmed

  • 2 wild salmon fillets

  • 80g salad leaves

  • 4 small clementines, 3 sliced, 1 juiced

  • handful of basil, chopped

  • handful of coriander, chopped

 

For the dressing:

  • 2 tsp sesame oil

  • 2 tsp tamari

  • ½ lemon, juiced

  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped

  • 2 tbsp finely chopped onion (¼ small onion)

 

Method:

STEP 1:

  • Steam the potatoes and beans in a steamer basket set over a pan of boiling water for 8 mins.

  • Arrange the salmon fillets on top and steam for a further 6-8 mins, or until the salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork.

 

STEP 2:

  • Meanwhile, mix the dressing ingredients together along with the clementine juice.

  • If eating straightaway, divide the salad leaves between two plates and top with the warm potatoes and beans and the clementine slices.

  • Arrange the salmon fillets on top, scatter over the herbs and spoon over the dressing.

  • If taking to work, prepare the potatoes, beans and salmon the night before, then pack into a rigid airtight container with the salad leaves kept separate.

  • Put the salad elements together and dress just before eating to prevent the leaves from wilting.

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