Miso-glazed salmon salad with sesame & lemon dressing

Super quick, healthy salad for the start of the week. Great flavours from a few key ingredients.

(serves 2)
Takes 20 minutes


Glaze

• 2 tbsp miso paste
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1-2 tbsp hot water

To make the glaze, combine miso, mirin, sugar & water & mix well.

Dressing

• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 lemon (or lime), juiced
• pinch of sugar

Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake well.

• 2 carrots, peeled & sliced into small batons
• 1 fresh chilli (or dried if you don't have any fresh ones on hand), seeds & ribs removed, finely sliced
• 2cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled & minced or finely grated
• handful fresh coriander (optional)
• bag of salad leaves of choice
• 400 grams salmon, skinned, boned & diced
• Sesame seeds for garnishing

Method

1. In a bowl mix prepared carrots, chilli & ginger with the dressing. Place salad onto large platter and toss with vegetables.
2. Heat a large pan over a high heat. Spray with oil. Add salmon & cook quickly for 1-2 minutes until almost cooked.
3. Reduce heat to lowest setting and add miso glaze. Toss to coat salmon pieces, cook for 1 minute and remove from the heat.
4. Top salad with salmon pieces and any remaining glaze. 
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds & torn coriander leaves. Bon appétit!

Adapted from Healthy Food Guide