Blackened Salmon and Strawberry Salad

You will love the tang of the fresh strawberries with the richness of the salmon. One of the reasons this salad is SO good, is that its simple...resist  the urge to add more to it :)

Blackened Salmon and Strawberry Salad

2 Cups mixed greens
2 Quarts fresh strawberries, quartered
1/4 Cup toasted nuts (walnuts or macadamia)
4 Portions of fresh salmon, skin removed

1/2 Red onion sliced

1/2 Cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Blackening seasoning
Cooking spray

Rinse and quarter the strawberries and cut the lettuce into thin ribbons. Line a cookie sheet with foil and coat with spray. Place salmon on the cookie sheet and season the top side side with blackening seasoning (based on how spicy you like it). Preheat oven to 375 and bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes.

While salmon is baking toast the nuts in a pan until fragrant, slice onion and quarter 1 cup of strawberries. Make vinaigrette.

Strawberry Vinaigrette
1 1/2 Cup quartered strawberries
1 Tablespoon honey
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons light olive oil
Salt to taste

Place all vinaigrette ingredients (except salt) into a mini food processor and mix until smooth, then lightly season with salt

When the salmon is done, let it rest for for 3-5 minutes. Place greens on the plate, top with nuts, onions, strawberries and blue cheese. Drizzle the salad with vinaigrette and place baked salmon on top. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

Serves 4