Spinach Salad with Flax Crusted Salmon and Flax Vinaigrette

Spinach Salad with Flax Crusted Salmon and Flax Vinaigrette Recipe

By Jim Healthy Published: January 31, 2013

• Yield: 4 Servings
• Prep: 20 mins
• Cook: 10 mins
• Ready In: 30 mins

Simple fresh and sure to keep your spirits up all day, this yummy salad has a bit of everything. Crunchy veggies complement golden salmon and the tangy dressing brings it all together to give you protein, nutrients and flavor.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vinegar rice wine
• 1/2 No Size lemon(s) juice of
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 clove garlic minced
• 2 teaspoon honey
• 2 teaspoon mustard Dijon
• 3 tablespoon flaxseed(s) oil
• 4 cup spinach fresh
• 1 large carrot(s) grated
• 1 large pepper(s) red bell, sliced
• 1 small cucumber(s) sliced
• 1/4 cup whole grain flour
• 1/2-3/4 cup flaxseed(s)
• 4 no size wild salmon fillet (we recommend Vital Choice salmon)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed(s)

Instructions

1. Combine the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
   
   Place the flour, eggs and flax in three shallow bowls.
   
   Heat a large sauté pan on medium heat and add the oil. Dip the salmon filets first in the flour then the eggs then the flax.
   
   Saute the fish for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
   
   Toss the spinach and veggies with the dressing and serve the salmon on top. Garnish with the sesame and flax seeds.
   
   TIPS AND NOTES:
   
   Try this with tuna, chicken or tofu. Add any veggies you like or wilt the spinach quickly and serve over brown rice for a healthy dinner.
   
   To learn how to get truly wild salmon instead of dangerous farmed imposters, click here.
   
   We heartily recommend Vital Choice wild salmon./strong