Poached salmon salad with pomegranate + Balsamumm bianco dressing

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Poached salmon salad with pomegranate + Balsamumm bianco dressing

Here is a simple and healthy recipe filled with flavours and textures. You will enjoy the crisp of the Grenada and chia seeds, the peppery arugula, the zesty ginger and the sweetness of our new white balsamic vinegar reduction, Balsamumm Bianco. Whether you serve it as a meal or side, your guests will be delighted!

Poached salmon salad with pomegranate + Balsamumm bianco dressing

By Julie Starters, salads + sides Print
Details
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 7 to 10 minutes
Servings or yield: Appetizer or side for 6 to 8 or meal for 4 people
Difficulty level: Easy
Ingredients
For poached salmon
1 salmon fillet 1.5L
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
½ lemon
1 large piece of ginger cut into 2
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs of thyme
For salad
1 small red onion, finely minced
2 cups cilantro leaves
300g arugula leaves, chopped
2 cups of pomegranate seed
1/3 cup of chia seeds
2 ½ tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
For dressing
1 tbsp Balsamumm Bianco
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Cut salmon filet into 4 portions to facilitate cooking. To poach the salmon, in a large saucepan, add garlic, thyme, bay leaf, ginger and cover with water.

Add salmon and cooked on high heat and bring to a boil. As soon as the water boils, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 7 to 10 minutes or until the fish is done.  Once the fish is cooked, drain and set aside.

For the salad, chop arugula and place in a large bowl with pomegranate and minced onion. Add cilantro leaves, ginger, and chia seeds.

For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together to emulsify.

Shred salmon into small pieces and add it to the salad.

Add the dressing and gently toss.

Divide among serving plates and serve immediately!

Tips, Tricks + Culinary ideas

Substitute Replace the salmon by tuna or grilled chicken.
Suggestion Use watercress or a mix of mesclun instead of Arugula Salad.

Preparation steps

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1 - Cut salmon filet into 4 portions to facilitate cooking.

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2 - To poach the salmon, in a large saucepan, add garlic, thyme, bay leaf, ginger and cover with water.

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3 - Add salmon and cooked on high heat and bring to a boil. As soon as the water boils, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 7 to 10 minutes or until the fish is done.

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4 - Once the fish is cooked, drain.

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5 - For the salad, chop Arugula and place in a large bowl with pomegranate and minced onion.

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6 - Add cilantro leaves, ginger, and chia seeds.

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7 - For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together to emulsify.

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8 - Shred salmon into small pieces and add it to the salad.

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9 - Add the dressing and gently toss. Divide among serving plates and serve immediately!

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