Mediterranean Crunch Salad With Pesto Salmon Recipe

Taste a world of traditional foods in one plateful. This refreshing fusion of fresh, healthy ingredients starts with Taylor Farms’ Organic Mediterranean Crunch Chopped Salad Kit, which includes organic romaine, chicory, broccoli, cauliflower, red cabbage, and carrots, topped with crunchy strips of flatbread and creamy bits of feta cheese. The kit gets topped with tangy basil vinaigrette that gives it a bold yet delicate quality.

We also love the look of this recipe, with a vibrant array of colors that mirror the region’s sun-soaked landscapes. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or a satisfying dinner, this dish celebrates the Mediterranean’s unique culinary style, offering a mix of flavors that transport you to warm, sunny landscapes of the coasts.

Ingredients

Salad

Edamame and Spinach Pesto Ingredients (Makes about 1 1/2 cups):

  • 1 cup Taylor Farms Organic Arugula
  • 1 cup Taylor Farms Organic Spinach
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and ribs removed if you don’t like spicy (optional)
  • 1 green onion
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh peas or edamame, thawed or cooked for 1-2 minutes in boiling water
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water (start by adding 1 teaspoon at a time until it is at your desired consistency)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side up in the pan. Cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  2. Place all the pesto ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  3. In a bowl, add the greens and toppings from the Mediterranean Crunch Chopped Salad and grilled salmon. Top with Edamame and Spinach Pesto and drizzle with the Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette. Enjoy!

Cruising More Mediterranean Flavors

We all love Mediterranean cuisine for its fresh flavors and health benefits. The Greeks and Romans were the original innovators of this cuisine, but it took on its own personality through various cultures’ historic influence over the centuries. Around the 1400s, ingredients like tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes made their way into the recipes to give us the standard dishes we all love today.

The world has come to love the Mediterranean diet for its health benefits and unique flavors. Today, Mediterranean recipes keep alive the traditional roots while adding a modern flair, as shown in these fresh recipes. Enjoy!

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