Ingredients
Salmon + Salad:
2 tablespoons EACH: honey AND low sodium soy sauce
½ teaspoon EACH: kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, AND red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 pound fresh salmon
3 hearts of romaine, cut in half lengthwise
¾ English cucumbers, chopped
½ cup honey-roasted almond, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for topping
1 cedar plank, optional (for grilling)
Sesame Ginger Dressing:
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
¼ cup EACH: rice vinegar AND honey
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup sunflower oil (avocado or grapeseed etc.)
Instructions
SALMON: Add everything from the ‘honey’ to the ‘sesame oil’ under the ‘salmon’ section to a shallow dish and whisk. Add salmon skin side down, flip, and let marinate flesh side down for at least 20 minutes. If time permits, 2-3 hours in the refrigerator works best. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Soak the cedar plank (if using) in a rimmed baking sheet filled with water while the salmon marinates.
DRESSING: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add to a mason jar. Add the remaining ingredients for the dressing and shake the jar to combine. Taste and add a pinch of salt if desired.
GRILL: Preheat grill to 400ºF. Drizzle romaine lightly with oil and sprinkle with a small pinch of salt and pepper. Remove the salmon from the marinade and place it on the cedar plank. Place plank on the grill, cover, and cook for 12-18 minutes or until the salmon is done (reaches 145ºF on a meat thermometer.) Check on the salmon often; spritz any flareups with water. When 4 minutes remain, add the romaine halves to the grill and cook them for about 30-60 seconds on each side. Remove plank carefully with tongs to a baking sheet.
ASSEMBLE: Remove the romaine from the stem and chop. Add to a large bowl along with the cucumbers. Toss with dressing, start with ½ and add more as needed. Flake the salmon using two forks and add it to the bowl. Top with chopped almonds and toasted sesame seeds How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 Lbs your first week and 2-5 Lbs every week after. Visit us at at dietaefectiva.net to learn more about our program CG
