Moroccan-Honey Salmon Salad
You Will Need:
2 salmon fillets
1 tablespoon moroccan spice blend
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red capsicum, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup mixed salad leaves
1/4 cup baba ganoush
1 tablespoon toasted almonds, chopped
Lemon wedges, for serving
Salt and pepper, to taste
Golden Goddess Salad Dressing
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2–3 tablespoons water (to thin the dressing as needed)
How To Make:
Prepare the salmon:
In a medium bowl, combine the moroccan spice blend, honey, and a pinch of salt with a drizzle of olive oil.
Add the salmon fillets and turn to coat them evenly with the marinade.
Cook the salmon:
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the salmon, skin-side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking.
Remove from the pan and set aside to rest.
Prepare the salad:
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad leaves, sliced red capsicum, and cucumber.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Toss gently to combine.
Prepare the dressing:
In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the golden goddess dressing
Mix until smooth and adjust the consistency as desired with water
Assemble and serve:
Divide the salad among serving plates.
Top with the cooked salmon fillets.
Drizzle the golden goddess dressing over the salad.
Dollop the baba ganoush on top
Sprinkle with chopped toasted almonds.
Serve with lemon wedges on the side.