Salmon Pesto Salad
If you agree that there’s no such thing as too much pesto, then you’re in the right place. We’ve made sure this gorgeous-looking Salmon Pesto Salad is bursting with flavour by coating each fillet in a lip-smacking pesto marinade, and an added drizzle of pesto-infused, reduced-fat cream cheese dressing. It’s all served on a bed of fresh and colourful veggies too!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories466
- Carbs4.9g
- Protein30g
- Fat35g
- Saturates7.1g
- Sugars4.4g
For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card below. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff in the blurb!
We love pesto and salmon so much on their own, we’re surprised this Salmon Pesto Salad didn’t happen sooner. An utterly delicious combination, we’ve not stopped at creating a zesty, garlicky marinade for the fillets, we’ve made a lower-calorie, pesto-flavoured salad dressing too!
We’ve tossed together a medley of vibrant, crunchy vegetables to make a tasty, eye-catching bed of salad for the fillets to rest on. Think leafy greens, juicy tomatoes, peppery radishes and a flourish of crunchy, satisfying pine nuts…
The great thing about salmon is it’s quite tricky to overcook, and it soaks up flavours like a dream! Even if you’re not the most confident cook in the world, you’ll have no trouble putting this fun and flavourful fish dish together.
Psst! For more summery salmon recipes, have a scroll through our blog by clicking here.
What diets is this Salmon Pesto Salad suitable for?
Salmon Pesto Salad can be enjoyed on gluten-free diets. To make it dairy-free too, you’ll have to swap out the pesto and the reduced-fat cream cheese for dairy-free alternatives.
As always, take extra care when cooking for people with allergies and be sure to use different utensils, cookware and preparation areas.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Salmon Pesto Salad?
We absolutely love cooking with pesto! If you’ve not got a jar at home already, this recipe is the perfect excuse to pick one up. You’ll find it with the herbs and sauces at most supermarkets, or on Amazon.
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How many calories are in this Salmon Pesto Salad?
This Salmon Pesto Salad is included in our Weekly Indulgence category because it contains 466 calories per portion. For more delicious dishes all under 500 calories, take a look at other Weekly Indulgence recipes!
This Salmon Pesto Salad recipe is ideal when following any of the larger diet plans such as Weight Watchers or counting calories.
The average woman needs around 2000kcal per day to maintain a healthy body weight, and men typically need slightly more at 2,500kcals, but you may want to reduce these if you are aiming to lose weight. You can find more information on the NHS website.
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the pesto, lemon juice, garlic and season with a little salt and pepper.
Step 2
Add the salmon to a bowl and pour over the marinade. Coat the salmon, cover and pop into the fridge for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Add the pine nuts to a small frying pan and set on a low heat. Heat for 2 minutes until the pine nuts are lightly toasted and golden. Leave to one side.
Step 4
Assemble the salad. Divide the lettuce, tomatoes and radish between two plates. In a small bowl, combine the pesto, lemon juice and cream cheese, and stir to combine.
Step 5
Once the salmon has marinated, spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray. Set on a medium heat. Cook the salmon for 4 minutes on each side. It should be just turning crispy on the surface.
Step 6
Add the salmon to the top of the salad, drizzle over the dressing and sprinkle with the pine nuts. Serve!
What could I serve with this Salmon Pesto Salad?
This Salmon Pesto Salad is jam-packed with flavour and filling all on its own, but you could serve it with these slimming-friendly suggestions for a fancier meal:
How do you know when Salmon Pesto Salad is cooked?
You’ll know the pesto-marinated salmon fillets are ready to serve once they’ve cooked until crispy on the surface. This will take around 4 minutes of pan-frying on either side.
Make sure the fillets are flaky and piping hot throughout before serving.
Here in the UK, the standard advice is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and maintained that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep you and your family safe!
How long can you keep Salmon Pesto Salad in the fridge?
This salad is best served immediately so you can enjoy it while it’s still fresh and crunchy.
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Salmon Pesto Salad
With a zesty pesto marinade, a slimming-friendly dressing and a bed of fresh veg, this Salmon Pesto Salad is bursting with gorgeous flavour.
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Prep Time
5 MINS
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Cook Time
10 MINS
- KCals 466
- Carbs 4.9G
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the pesto, lemon juice, garlic and season with a little salt and pepper.
- Add the salmon to a bowl and pour over the marinade. Coat the salmon, cover and pop into the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Add the pine nuts to a small frying pan and set on a low heat. Heat for 2 minutes until the pine nuts are lightly toasted and golden. Leave to one side.
- Assemble the salad. Divide the lettuce, tomatoes and radish between two plates. In a small bowl, combine the pesto, lemon juice and cream cheese, and stir to combine.
- Once the salmon has marinated, spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray. Set on a medium heat. Cook the salmon for 4 minutes on each side. It should be just turning crispy on the surface.
- Add the salmon to the top of the salad, drizzle over the dressing and sprinkle with the pine nuts. Serve!
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