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A white platter surrounded by fresh white flowers and a linen napkin. the platters is filled with salad ingredients and smoked salmon

Summer Salmon Salad

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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Meggen

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Honey Smoked Salmon- 2 8oz packages- see notes on where to buy
  • 4 cups baby salad greens
  • 4 cups red/ purple kale
  • ½ cup shelled edamame thawed
  • 2 large kiwis peeled and sliced
  • 1 large avocado skin removed, sliced
  • 1 cup firm goat cheese rough chopped into pieces
  • 1 cup blackberries washed, slice 1/2 cup lengthwise
  • 2 small miniature cucumbers sliced lengthwise into spears
  • 2 medium lemons zested and juiced
  • 1 large shallot sliced into rings
  • 1 tsp flakey sea salt
  • ¼ cup roasted pepitas
  • ¼ cup Honey Sesame Cashews* See notes on where to buy
  • 2 TBSP pistachios roasted and salted

for the Vinaigrette:

  • 2 unit garlic cloves peeled
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 TBSP dijon mustard
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 TBSP honey

Instructions

  • Prepare greens and place on a large serving platter.
  • Arrange sliced fruits and vegetables artfully on top of the greens. *Optional- On medium high heat, in a small skillet, sauté the shallots in 1 TSP of olive oil until just softened. Toss in the edamame to warm them as well. Set aside to cool.
  • With a fork, flake large chucks of the salmon and place around the platter. Randomly scatter the cheese and nuts. Drizzle a few tablespoons of dressing and sprinkle with flakey sea salt , if desired. Finally, toss the sautéed shallots and edamame on top of the salad and top with edible flowers.
  • Serve with extra dressing on the side so the vegetables do not get too soggy.