wilted spinach salad with sesame-coated salmon

[Sally Harrell]

this is an awesome recipe - try it out!! also - if you want to replace the dressing for already-made dressing, try Ken's Light Asian Sesame with ginger and soy!

Wilted spinach salad with sesame-coated salmon

2 (7-8 ounce) wild salmon fillets
Sesame-ginger dressing, divided
Salt
2 tbs white or black sesame seeds (or a combo of both)
1 tbs canola oil
6 cups baby spinch leaves, loosely packed
1 to 2 medium carrots, grated or julienned (a/b 1 cup)
½ cucumber, sliced and seeded (a/b 2/3 cup)
4 whole green onions, thinly sliced

Sesame-ginger dressing (makes ½ cup)
3 tbs rice vinegar
3 tbs sesame oil
1 to 2 tbs minced fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbs teriyaki sauce
1 tbs honey
-combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor until well blended

1) drizzle salmon with 3 tbs sesame-giner dressing, coating both sides; season with salt. Coat each side with sesame seeds, gently pressing seeds into flesh
2) heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, and cook 3 minutes, being careful not to burn the seeds. Turn and cook on opposite side 4 more minutes or just until fish begins to flake with fork. Remove from heat.
3) combine spinach and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Add remaining dressing, and toss to coat. Arrange on 2 plates. Top with salmon. Serve immediately.

[mollyrock]

I tried this recipe Wednesday night...very very delicious!

[Brigettas Mom]

It sounds so good!