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Salmon and Asparagus Salad

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 23, 2008
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Maple syrup and Dijon mustard are the secret to fabulously flavored salmon and asparagus salad.

Salmon and Asparagus Salad

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

Maple-Dijon Dressing

  • 1/3 cup maple-flavored syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

Salad

  • 1 salmon fillet, 1/2 inch thick (1 lb)
  • 1 lb asparagus spears
  • 4 cups baby salad greens
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (about 1 1/2 medium)
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, cut into 8 wedges
  • Freshly ground black pepper, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, mix all Maple-Dijon Dressing ingredients with wire whisk.
  • Step 
    3
    Cut salmon crosswise into 4 pieces. Brush salmon with 1 tablespoon of the dressing. In large bowl, toss asparagus and 1 tablespoon of the dressing. Place asparagus in grill basket (grill “wok”).
  • Step 
    4
    When grill is heated, place asparagus and salmon, skin side down, on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals; cover grill. Cook asparagus 7 to 10 minutes and salmon 10 to 15 minutes, shaking grill basket or turning asparagus occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender and salmon flakes easily with fork.
  • Step 
    5
    Slide pancake turner between salmon and skin to remove each piece from skin. On 4 plates, divide salad greens, carrots and eggs. Top with salmon and asparagus. Sprinkle with pepper. Serve with remaining dressing.

Nutrition

385 Calories
17g Total Fat
30g Protein
28g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
385
Calories from Fat
155
Total Fat
17g
Saturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
180mg
Sodium
340mg
Total Carbohydrate
28g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Protein
30g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
12%
12%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 3 Vegetable; 3 Lean Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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