Lunch: Sesame Ginger Salmon Salad

Recipe by Judy Kim Move over, Caesar. This Asian salmon salad runs the game now.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Salmon, Sesame Seeds, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Sesame Ginger Salmon Salad

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and also one of the best sources of vitamin D. Keeping vitamin D levels up is important to women with PCOS. Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 1" piece ginger, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 tbsp. scallions, plus more for garnish
1 tbsp. sesame seeds
1/4 c. vegetable oil
3 tbsp. white vinegar
2 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. sesame oil
4 wonton wrappers, cut into 1/2" strips
4 salmon pieces, about 2 lb.
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
10 oz. mixed greens, washed
1 c. shredded carrots

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. In the bowl of a mini food processor add soy sauce, ginger, garlic, scallions, sesame seeds, vegetable oil, vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Pulse and blend until smooth. Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.
In a rimmed sheet pan toss wonton strips with drizzle of sesame oil, season with salt and pepper. Spread wonton strips in an even layer across the sheet pan. Bake until golden brown, 4 minutes.
Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat cast iron skillet over high heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan. When the pan is almost smoking, carefully place salmon skin side up in pan. Cook on each side for 4 minutes for medium.
Toss mixed greens and carrots with sesame ginger dressing. Serve salmon on bed of greens, garnish with scallions and drizzle with remaining dressing.

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