Salmon Salad with Grapes and Pecans
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
256 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Salmon Salad with Grapes and Pecans
Description
Salmon Salad with Grapes and Pecans features poached salmon gently cooked in a mixture of white wine and water until tender and flaky. The salad balances savory salmon with fresh, crunchy celery and the natural sweetness of red seedless grapes. Chopped pecans add a nutty crunch, enhancing the texture contrast in the dish. The dressing combines mayonnaise and Greek yogurt with apple cider vinegar and seasonings, offering a creamy and slightly tangy flavor that complements the salmon and fruits.
The method emphasizes cooling the salmon before combining it with the other ingredients to preserve texture. This salad works well served on its own over fresh greens or as a sandwich filling, taking advantage of its balance of textures and flavors. The inclusion of pecans and grapes gives it a distinctive sweetness and crunch which sets it apart from basic seafood salads.
Ingredients
Salmon Salad:
- 20 salmon fillet or a bit more, about 3 cups of cooked cubes, ounces
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 cup red seedless grapes halved
- ½ cup celery chopped
- ½ cup pecans chopped
Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar or enough to thin to mixable consistency
- ¼ teaspoon salt pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Bring ½ cup white wine and ½ cup water (can sub all water or broth) to a simmer in a large skillet. Salt salmon lightly, then add to the skillet and cover. Simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Cut into bite-sized cubes and cool (can set cooked salmon briefly in freezer to hasten cooling).
- Halve grapes and chop celery. Chop pecans if needed.
- Mix dressing ingredients.
- Combine cooled salmon with other ingredients and the dressing. Mix with a spoon until just combined.
- Serve on bread or croissants as a sandwich or over lettuce as a salad.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 231mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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