Strawberry & Arugula Salad with Blackened Salmon Bites

One of my all time favorite spring salads, not just because it’s insanely delicious but because it supports my gut and overall digestive health! 🌱 Arugula, like other dark green vegetables, are a great source of vitamins and minerals, while berries, particularly strawberries and raspberries, are rich polyphenols known as Hydroxybenzoic acids—derivatives of benzoic acid. So not only are you enjoying a delicious, refreshing salad, you are showing your gut some serious love 🫶🏻

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Strawberry & Arugula Salad with Blackened Salmon Bites

Servings 2

Ingredients

Salad:

• 4 cups arugula
• 1 cup strawberries chopped
• 1/2 cup candied pecans
• 1 ripe avocado sliced
• 1/4 cup dates pits removed and chopped
• 2 oz goat cheese crumbles

Balsamic Vinaigrette:

• 1/3 cup Olive oil
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon
• 1 small shallot minced
• Salt & pepper

Blackened Salmon Bites:

• 12 oz salmon cut into cubes
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• 1/8 tsp cayenne
• 2 tsp olive oil
• Lemon wedge to finish

Instructions

1. For the salmon bites, toss the salmon, seasonings and oil to coat. Air fry at 400 for 5-7 minutes.
2. For a regular oven, bake at 425 for 8-10 minutes. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
3. Toss all ingredients with about 1/2 the dressing until evenly coated.
4. Serve with the salmon bites and additional dressing if desired.