Easy Italian Chopped Salad
A quick, elegant dish pairing salmon with a rich blackberry glaze for a perfect sweet and savory balance.
Equipment
- saucepan
- Grill or skillet
- spoon or spatula
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish fresh thyme or basil
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, honey, vinegar, and olive oil; cook 5–7 minutes.
- Season salmon with Dijon, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high.
- Cook salmon 4–5 minutes per side.
- Mash blackberries to thicken sauce; remove from heat.
- Drizzle sauce over salmon and garnish with herbs.
Notes
Try substituting raspberries or maple syrup for a twist.
Pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or wild rice.
Pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or wild rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.2mg