Savor the flavors of Cajun salmon creamy tahini dressing and crunchy capers in this vibrant salad A delicious healthy meal option 155 chars
Ingredients
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2 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking the salmon)
4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or any greens)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium cucumber, diced
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
1 ripe avocado, diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
3–4 tablespoons water (to thin the dressing)
1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
a pinch of pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Rub them generously with olive oil and sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over both sides. Let that sit for about 10 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and once hot, place the salmon skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to rest.
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and water until smooth. Adjust with more water if too thick, and season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, toss together the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and capers. Drizzle with tahini dressing to coat, then gently mix.
Flake the cooked salmon into large chunks and top the salad. Add diced avocado and sprinkle with parsley.
Drizzle more tahini dressing before serving, and enjoy!
Notes
A delicious Cajun Salmon Crunch Salad featuring grilled salmon, creamy avocado, fresh veggies, and tahini dressing, perfect for any meal.
