Poached Salmon Salad with Creamy Sesame Dressing

Name: Poached Salmon Salad with Creamy Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 qt. water; 1 qt. dry white wine; 8 each leeks, washed, green and white parts cut into chunks; 12 each carrots, peeled, cut into chunks Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06; 8 large garlic cloves, peeled, smashed; 4 tsp. whole black peppercorns; 2 tsp. salt; 8 each lemons, divided Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; 16 each salmon fillets, 1 inch thick (4 oz. each); 6 qt. mesclun greens; 1 cup KRAFT MAYO Fat Free Mayonnaise Dressing; 1/2 cup KRAFT Oriental Sesame Dressing; 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar; 2 each large tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges each Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09; 4 tsp. sesame seed, toasted; black pepper

Servings: persons

3 qt. water
1 qt. dry white wine
8 each leeks, washed, green and white parts cut into chunks
12 each carrots, peeled, cut into chunks Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06
8 large garlic cloves, peeled, smashed
4 tsp. whole black peppercorns
2 tsp. salt
8 each lemons, divided Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
16 each salmon fillets, 1 inch thick (4 oz. each)
6 qt. mesclun greens
1 cup KRAFT MAYO Fat Free Mayonnaise Dressing
1/2 cup KRAFT Oriental Sesame Dressing
2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
2 each large tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges each Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09
4 tsp. sesame seed, toasted
black pepper

1
Combine water, wine, leeks, carrots, garlic, peppercorns and salt in large skillet.
2
Cut 4 of the lemons crosswise in half (or cut 1 of the lemons crosswise in half for trial recipe).
3
Squeeze juice from lemon halves into skillet.
4
Add squeezed lemon halves to skillet.
5
Simmer, partially covered, 15 min.
6
Remove lemon halves; discard.
7
Add salmon to simmering liquid; cover and simmer 5 to 7 min.
8
or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
9
Transfer salmon to platter; cover with plastic wrap.
10
Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled.
11
Discard poaching liquid.
12
Beat mayo, dressing and vinegar with wire whisk until well blended.
13
Cut remaining lemons into 8 wedges each.
14
For each serving: Place 1-1/2 cups of the mesclun greens on serving plate.
15
Top with 1 salmon fillet, 1 tomato wedge and 2 lemon wedges.
16
Drizzle with about 1-1/2 Tbsp.
17
of the mayo mixture; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp.
18
sesame seed.
19
Season with pepper to taste.

1931

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

127

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 qt. water, 1 qt. dry white wine, 8 each leeks, washed, green and white parts cut into chunks, 12 each carrots, peeled, cut into chunks Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06, and more.

Yes, Poached Salmon Salad with Creamy Sesame Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!