Tuscan Sun Salmon Salad

Name: Tuscan Sun Salmon Salad
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lemon; 1/4 c. water; 4 skinless salmon fillets; 1/4 tsp. salt; tsp. Freshly ground black pepper; 5 oz. baby arugula; 1/2 c. red peppers; 1/2 c. Kalamata olives; 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil; Focaccia

Published: Dec 7, 2012

Yields:

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

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With not much beyond frozen salmon fillets and a microwave, you can put together a tasty and elegant dinner in about 10 minutes.

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Ingredients

1 lemon
1/4 cup water
4 skinless salmon fillets
1/4 tsp. salt
tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
5 oz. baby arugula
1/2 cup red peppers
1/2 cup Kalamata olives
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Focaccia

Directions

1. Step 1Arrange, in 8- by 8-inch glass baking dish, thin slices of lemon in single layer.
2. Step 2Add 1/4 cup water. Place thawed salmon on top; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
3. Step 3Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high 8 minutes or until fish just turns opaque throughout. Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss baby arugula, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives, balsamic vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil.
4. Step 4Divide among 4 plates and top with salmon. Serve with focaccia.