Spicy Thai Chili-Lime Salmon Salad
Elevate your salad routine with this Spicy Thai Chili-Lime Salmon Salad, featuring fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Get the freshest, sustainable catch for this healthy dish with FreshAIG today!
FreshAIG Quick Facts
- Species: Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka)
- Total Time: 25 Minutes
- Diet Types: Pescatarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Preparation Method: Grilling
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) fresh Sockeye salmon fillets
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup shredded green papaya
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro and mint leaves
- 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts
- Dressing: 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1-2 minced Thai bird chilies, 1 minced garlic clove
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, honey, Thai chilies, and garlic in a small bowl to create the dressing, then set aside.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and lightly brush with a neutral oil. Grill the salmon for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the flesh turns a natural opaque orange-pink and flakes easily.
- In a large serving bowl, gently toss the salad greens, papaya, red onion, cucumber, cilantro, and mint.
- Top the greens with the warm grilled salmon, drizzle generously with the chili-lime dressing, and garnish with crushed peanuts before serving immediately.
This Spicy Thai Chili-Lime Salmon Salad brings a perfect balance of heat, tang, and freshness. Utilizing fresh, sustainable salmon elevates the dish, giving you a highly nutritious meal right at home. Find the freshest fish from trusted merchants nearby for your next culinary adventurer with FreshAIG.
