Cold Seared Salmon with Chunky Bean and Pea Pesto

Seared salmon chilled and served with a chunky mint, pea, and bean pesto alongside a fresh mixed leaf salad.

Healthy Seafood Salmon High Protein Pesto Cold Salad

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

546.3

kcal / serving

2185 kcal total

Carbs

8.1g

per serving

32.4 g total

Fat

47.6g

per serving

190.2 g total

Protein

22.1g

per serving

88.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

125

Vinaigrette

125

Pesto

Homemade or shop bought

Fruits

0.5

piece

Lemon

LegumesPulses

Broad Beans

Blanched, chopped roughly

NutsSeeds

0.25

bunch

Mint

Chopped

pinch

Salt And Pepper

For seasoning

Seafood

300

Salmon

4 portions, square cut down the middle

Vegetables

Peas

Blanched, chopped roughly

bunch

Watercress

Washed and picked

Rocket

Washed and picked

Ruby Chard

Washed and picked

Method

Sear the salmon in a hot frying pan and finish in the oven at 180°C for 5-8 minutes.

Squeeze lemon and spoon vinaigrette over the salmon before refrigerating until cool.

Mix pesto, peas, broad beans, and mint in a bowl, season, and refrigerate.

Wash and pick the watercress, rocket, and chard leaves.

Serve the salmon topped with pesto alongside the leaf salad dressed with vinaigrette.