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Salmon, Goat Cheese, and Arugula Salad with Creamy Lemon Garlic Dressing

Use up cold leftover salmon in this simple, easy salad. The dressing is AMAZING, and has a secret ingredient that helps emulsify it and add a creamy texture with no dairy!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 small clove garlic minced (or 1/2 of a large one)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 oz. baby arugula (about 2 packed cups)
  • 4 oz. cooked salmon
  • 2 oz. soft goat cheese (chevre) crumbled

Instructions

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  1. To make the dressing, whisk together the lemon juice, mayonnaise (1 tablespoon), kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon), and minced garlic (1 small clove) in the bottom of a large bowl. Gradually drizzle in olive oil (3 tablespoons) while still whisking. Continue whisking until dressing is a smooth, creamy consistency.
  2. Add the arugula(4 oz.), cooked salmon (4 oz.), and crumbled goat cheese (2 oz.) to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat.
  3. Serve on two plates for an entree or four for a side/first course.

Notes

  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 386mg (16%) Potassium 244mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 819IU (16%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% Daily Value*

Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 386mg 16%
Potassium 244mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 819IU 16%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.