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Fish Salad With Cajun Salmon & Kale

A vibrant and healthy salad featuring spicy Cajun salmon served on a bed of fresh kale, topped with a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cajun Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon skinless
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for grilling
Salad Base
  • 4 cups kale chopped and stems removed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup olive oil for dressing

Method
 

Prepare the Salmon
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and Cajun seasoning.
  2. Grill the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and flaky.
Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Place the salad on a serving platter and top with the grilled Cajun salmon.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables or toppings like avocado or nuts for extra flavor and texture.