Arugula and Smoked Salmon Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups arugula
- 4 oz smoked salmon - chopped
- 1 cup whole wheat Israeli couscous
- 1 large tomato - diced
- ¼ cup pine nuts - toasted
- ¼ cup raisins
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp 2% milk
- ⅓ cup reduced-fat mayo - I like Vegenaise
- 1 garlic clove - minced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil - chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook couscous according to package directions and set aside to cool to room temp/cold; season well with salt
- In a small bowl, mix the tomatoes, oil, balsamic vinegar, parmesan, and salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl add the arugula and top with the salmon, pine nuts, raisins, tomato mixture, and cooled couscous. Toss well.
- To make the dressing, combine the mayo, lemon juice, garlic, basil, and milk using a blender or immersion blender.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss well to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5 cupsCalories: 370 kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 48 g (16%)Protein: 13 g (26%)Fat: 13 g (20%)Saturated Fat: 1.1 g (7%)Fiber: 4 g (17%)Sugar: 8.1 g (9%)