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Salmon Salad with Parsley and Capers

GOOD TO KNOW Poached salmon fillets are ultramoist. But there’s just one hard-and-fast rule to follow when preparing them: Do not overcook. Poach the fish ever so gently just until the center remains slightly translucent.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped capers (rinsed and drained)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Poached Salmon Fillets (recipe follows), flaked
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, combine onion, vinegar, capers, oil, and salt. Let stand 10 minutes. Add salmon and parsley; toss gently to combine and serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 2

    (Per Serving)

    Step 3

    Calories: 279

    Step 4

    Fat: 16.4g (2.4g Saturated Fat)

    Step 5

    Protein: 29.4g

    Step 6

    Carbohydrates: 2g

    Step 7

    Fiber: 0.6g

Everyday Food: Light
TagsSaladSalmonFishSeafoodParsleyHerbs & SpicesStarterDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeEasyQuickWeeknight MealsMake Ahead30 Minutes or LessCookbooks
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