Salmon Couscous Salad

Dr. Carmela Parker PhD

Updated on May 11, 2024

Ingredients

Dressing:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 lemon, juiced
1 clove garlic
ground black pepper to taste

Couscous:

1 (5.8 ounce) package herb and garlic couscous

Salmon:

1/2 pound salmon filet, with skin
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning, such as Cavender’s® Greek Seasoning
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil

Salad:

2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups arugula and spinach salad mix, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons pepitas

Directions

Add mayonnaise, buttermilk, pesto, lemon juice, and garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with black pepper. Set dressing aside.
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon with Greek seasoning. Cut salmon into two filets. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Place salmon, skin side down, in the hot skillet. Cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 8 minutes.
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir couscous into the water. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, about 10 minutes.
To assemble, place salad mixture into 2 dinner bowls, and sprinkle chopped tomatoes over the salad. Fluff couscous with a fork. Mound couscous in the center of each bowl. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese around couscous. Place a salmon filet to the side of the couscous. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons pesto dressing on top of dish. Sprinkle with pepitas. Serve immediately.

Cook's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of dressing ingredients. The actual amount of dressing consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

983	Calories
77g	Fat
34g	Carbs
39g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 983
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 77g	99%
Saturated Fat 15g	74%
Cholesterol 106mg	35%
Sodium 1600mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	13%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 39g	79%
Vitamin C 49mg	54%
Calcium 328mg	25%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 1154mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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