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Blackened Salmon Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing

May 12, 2014 | 30 Minute Meals

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Blackened Salmon Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing | Garnish & Glaze
Last night was a bit scary.  Tornado sirens went off so we scurried to the basement of our complex (our third floor apartment isn’t the best shelter for such a storm).  We stayed down in the laundry room for a couple of hours and got to know a few of our neighbors.  I brought the diaper bag for Carly to have some toys to play with and she had a great time playing and jabbering.  I love having such a cheerful baby who can lift anyone’s spirit and take one’s mind off stressful things.Blackened Salmon Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing | Garnish & GlazeWe only got hit with was some heavy rain, large gusts of wind, bright lightning, and monstrous thunder booms.  All is well! 🙂  Let’s talk about this yummy dish!

This recipe was inspired by a salmon salad that Nick ordered when we  dined at a restaurant called Crave.  Now, it’s a bit shocking that my husband ordered a salad (he is all about meat) but he really wanted fish and all the fish entrees were out of our price range (the life of a med school student) so he ended up with the salmon salad which he really liked.  I changed quite a few things but some of the things I kept that Nick absolutely loved were the goat cheese and candied walnuts… and of course the salmon (but different seasonings).

Blackened Salmon Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing | Garnish & Glaze

I’m so glad I can eat yummy fish even though I don’t live anywhere near the ocean.  Aren’t we just so lucky to be able to have such a variety of foods and eat pretty much whatever we want no matter where we live or what time of the year it is!?  Blackened Salmon Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing | Garnish & GlazeThis is such a perfect summer salad.  Love the combo of the blackened salmon with the refreshing Avocado Ranch Dressing and a bit of crunch and sweetness added by the candied walnuts.  Mmmm… I want to make this again real soon.

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Avocado Ranch Dressing

Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk*
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 green onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve. Drizzle over salmon salad (recipe below).

Notes

*Buttermilk can be substituted by mixing 1/2 cup milk and 2 teaspoons lemon juice and letting it sit 5 minutes.
Recipe Source: Adapted from Handle the Heat
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Blackened Salmon Salad

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Total Time23 mins
Servings: 4
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

For the salmon:

  • 4 4 ounce salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil

For assembling:

  • 8 cups spring mix salad or baby spinach
  • 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup candied walnuts
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 2 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • Avocado Ranch Dressing recipe above

Instructions

  • For assembling:
  • 8 cups spring mix salad or baby spinach
  • 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup candied walnuts
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 2 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • Avocado Ranch Dressing recipe above
  • Instructions
  • For the Salmon:
  • In a small dish, mix salmon spices together. Coat both sides of each filet with the blackening spice mixture.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add salmon and cook for 3-5 minutes per side (depends on thickness) until salmon is done.
  • For the Salad:
  • Assemble salad by layering ingredients onto plates in the following order: spring mix, cherry tomatoes, nuts, avocado, cheese, and salmon. Drizzle dressing over the top.
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Comments

  1. Rochelle says

    March 7, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    This was absolutely delicious! I added paprika and cayenne pepper. I’ve eaten 3 times since finding this recipe last week! Thanks for sharing😀

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      March 8, 2017 at 9:20 pm

      That’s so awesome to hear you’re enjoying this recipe so much Rochelle!

      Reply
  2. Cathy says

    May 12, 2014 at 9:23 am

    I can’t wait to make this dish!!!! It looks so delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      May 12, 2014 at 10:14 pm

      Thanks! Oh you will love it! Nick already asked for me to make it again for his birthday dinner.

      Reply

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