Description
This hearty and healthy salmon superfood salad is packed with kale, Brussels sprouts, pickled onions, and avocado, topped with caramelized miso-glazed salmon and a zesty lemon cayenne dressing—perfect for a clean, protein-rich meal.
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
1 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Salad:
1 bunch lacinato kale, stemmed and thinly sliced
12 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
⅔ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
1 ripe avocado, sliced
½ cup fresh blueberries
¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds (or pumpkin/sunflower seeds for nut-free)
For the Dressing:
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2 tsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp black pepper
⅓ cup olive oil
Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
Quick-Pickle Onions: Simmer red onion, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a saucepan for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let sit.
Marinate Salmon: Mix miso paste, soy sauce, and olive oil. Coat salmon fillets and let marinate for 15 minutes at room temp.
Make Dressing: Whisk lemon juice, honey, mustard, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
Cook Salmon: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake marinated salmon on a lined sheet for 10–12 minutes, until flaky.
Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, massage kale and Brussels sprouts with dressing until softened. Add pickled onions, avocado, blueberries, and nuts/seeds. Toss gently.
Serve: Divide salad onto plates. Top with a salmon fillet and additional dressing if desired.
Notes
Substitute white miso with yellow miso if needed.
For a vegetarian version, use grilled tofu or tempeh in the same marinade.
Add grains like quinoa or farro to make it heartier.
Swap blueberries with pomegranate seeds, apples, or dried cranberries for variety.
Store components separately for up to 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Marinating
- Cuisine: Fusion, American
