Salmon Spinach Salad and Herb Dressing

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Make a special salad topped with spiced salmon and a creamy herb dressing made with a deliciously nutty almond beverage instead of dairy.

Salmon always makes mealtime special. It’s so versatile and easy to make, whether you grill it, cook it on the stovetop, or even bake it. I love salmon in salads, which is why I tossed together Spinach & Salmon Salad with Creamy Dairy-Free Herbed Dressing. You’ll find great flavor in each bite of this dish, from the top down to the bottom.

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I absolutely adore homemade salad dressing, and for good reason: I know all the ingredients that go into making the dressing; homemade dressings are fresh, flavorful, and easy to make; and there are no half-empty bottles lingering around in your fridge. Do you have that problem, too? Ugh! Those bottles take up precious shelf space!

My Spinach & Salmon Salad with Creamy Dairy-Free Herbed Dressing was a winner for dinner, and I can tell you the dressing is a new favorite with its herbs and creaminess! I used DREAM Ultimate Almond to make this rich, dairy-free dressing, blending it up with tofu, fresh and dried herbs, and of course garlic!

DREAM Ultimate Almond includes 20 grams of real California almonds per serving, and 5 grams of plant-based protein from almonds in each serving. On top of all those good-for-you benefits, it’s really creamy, and that makes it perfect to use in Creamy Dairy-Free Herbed Dressing.

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For more inspiration, check out this turmeric smoothie bowl:

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• Author: Patricia Conte

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Ingredients

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For the salad

• 1 6-ounce salmon fillet (or 2, 4-ounce fillets)
• 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cucumber (cut into rounds)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 lemon slices for garnish

For the dressing

• 8 ounces plain tofu
• 1/4 cup DREAM Ultimate Almond (unsweetened – extra as needed to thin the dressing)
• 3 tablespoons diced white onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

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Instructions

For the dressing

1. Add the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add a bit more almond milk to make the dressing thinner, if needed.
2. Refrigerate until ready to use, and stir before serving.

For the salad

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Season the skinless side of the salmon with the salt, black pepper, and paprika.
2. Add the butter to an ovenproof skillet over high heat. When hot, add the salmon, skin side down. Cook for 3 minutes.
3. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
4. Remove from the oven and allow the salmon to cool slightly.
5. Carefully separate the salmon from the skin, and cut it into 2-3 large pieces. Set aside.
6. Arrange the spinach on a large plate, add the salmon pieces to the top and garnish with the cucumbers and tomatoes.
7. Drizzle with the dressing, garnish with lemon slices, and serve immediately.
8. Refrigerate any unused dressing immediately and use within several days.

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