Grilled Salmon and Strawberry Spinach Salad
Grilled salmon tops a fresh spinach salad layered with sweet strawberries, crisp red bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, pecans, and crumbled bacon. A balsamic-Dijon dressing brings tangy depth to the mix, making this colorful salad well suited to a light lunch or dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Salmon and Strawberry Spinach Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the vinaigrette. Stir briskly to combine.
- 2
Brush the cut side of the salmon with the vinaigrette, and season with salt and pepper. Reserve the remaining vinaigrette.
- 3
Clean the grates of an outdoor grill and preheat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 4
Place the salmon on a grilling mat or in a fish grill basket on the hot grill, skin side down. Grill for about 10 minutes. Using a turner, carefully flip the salmon, or turn the grill basket, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes more. The salmon should flake easily with a fork when done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 5
Transfer the salmon to a plate, tent with foil, and allow it to rest while preparing the salad.
- 6
Combine spinach, red bell pepper, mushrooms, strawberries, and reserved vinaigrette in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Remove the skin from the salmon and flake it.
- 7
Divide the salad among individual plates, top with flaked salmon, and garnish with chopped pecans and crumbled bacon.
- Calories 535.71 kcal High 27%
- Protein 35.26 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 32.2 g 12%
- Total Fat 30.52 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 6.68 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 71.11 mg High 24%
- Sodium 402.03 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 3.99 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 23.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 159.58 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.24 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 688.5 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 218.34 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 53.02 mg Good Source 59%
- Vitamin D 2.24 mcg Moderate 11%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Fish 🐟
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Strawberries 🍓
About This Recipe
Grilled Salmon and Strawberry Spinach Salad is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Bacon, Balsamic Vinegar, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 535.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Salmon and Strawberry Spinach Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Bacon, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Chili Pepper. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Salmon and Strawberry Spinach Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 535.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Salmon and Strawberry Spinach Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Grilled Salmon and Strawberry Spinach Salad healthy?
- Grilled Salmon and Strawberry Spinach Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 535.71 calories and 35.26 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 402.03 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.68 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Fish, Mustard, Sulfites and Strawberries, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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