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Grilled Salmon

Quick grilled salmon served with a fresh chickpea salad, arugula, quinoa and extra Garden Goddess dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1/4 cup Chosen Foods Garden Goddess dressing for brushing
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1/3 cup fresh herbs dill and parsley, chopped
  • 1 lemon zest only
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
  • 2 stalks scallions minced
  • 3 tablespoons Chosen Foods Garden Goddess dressing for chickpea salad
  • sweet peppers to taste, sliced
  • mushrooms to taste, sliced
  • tomatoes additional fresh tomatoes as desired
  • lemons additional, for serving if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Chosen Foods Garden Goddess dressing for tossing veggies/grilling
  • 3 cups arugula
  • avocados sliced
  • 2 cups quinoa cooked
  • fresh tomatoes for serving or extra salad

Instructions

  • Pat salmon fillets dry and brush both sides with 1/4 cup Garden Goddess dressing.
  • Preheat a stovetop grill pan or outdoor BBQ to medium-high heat and spray the cooking surface generously with avocado oil cooking spray.
  • Place the salmon fillets on the hot grill and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes.
  • While the salmon cooks, toss sweet peppers, mushrooms and any additional tomatoes with 2 tablespoons Garden Goddess dressing.
  • Grill the tossed vegetables alongside the salmon; after 4 minutes flip the salmon and continue cooking for about 5 more minutes, or until the salmon reaches 145°F (it flakes easily with a fork).
  • Remove salmon and vegetables from the grill and immediately drizzle lightly with additional Garden Goddess dressing.
  • Make the chickpea salad by combining the drained chickpeas, 3 tablespoons Garden Goddess dressing, 1/3 cup chopped dill and parsley, lemon zest, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes and minced scallions in a large bowl; toss to combine.
  • Serve salmon on a bed of arugula with sliced avocado, cooked quinoa and the chickpea salad. Drizzle extra dressing before serving if desired.

Equipment

  • stovetop grill or BBQ grill
  • cooking spray (avocado oil)
  • Large Bowl
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Notes

  • Always buy fresh salmon.
  • Skin-on or skin-off is your choice.
  • Spray the grill with avocado oil to prevent sticking.
  • Brush salmon on both sides but avoid over-soaking in dressing.
  • Allow 3–5 minutes per side and cook to 145°F.
  • Drizzle a light coating of dressing immediately after grilling for extra flavor.