Salmon and Golden Beet Salad with Crisp Bacon Recipe

Name: Salmon and Golden Beet Salad with Crisp Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 small golden beets (about 10 ounces); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 4 slices turkey bacon (about 2 1/4 ounces), sliced crosswise into thin strips; 1/2 lemon, sliced into 4 rounds; 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each); 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar; 1 pound baby spinach; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

8 small golden beets (about 10 ounces)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
4 slices turkey bacon (about 2 1/4 ounces), sliced crosswise into thin strips
1/2 lemon, sliced into 4 rounds
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 pound baby spinach
Freshly ground pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
On a piece of aluminum foil, toss the beets with 1 tablespoon oil and the salt; wrap the beets in foil to make a packet.
3
Cook until the beets are easily pierced with a fork, about 35 minutes.
4
Let cool; peel the beets, and slice them into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
5
Cook the bacon on another baking sheet until crisp, about 10 minutes.
6
Transfer to a paper-towellined plate; let drain.
7
Place the lemon slices and 6 cups water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat; add the salmon, and cook at a bare simmer until flaky, about 12 minutes.
9
Transfer the fish to a plate; let cool.
10
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the shallot, vinegar, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil until emulsified.
11
Place the spinach and beets in a bowl.
12
Add the dressing and some bacon; season with pepper.
13
Toss to combine.
14
Divide among plates; top each with a salmon fillet.
15
Garnish with the remaining bacon.
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(Per serving)
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Calories: 465
18
Fat: 26g
19
Cholesterol: 122mg
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Carbohydrate: 12g
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Sodium: 537mg
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Protein: 46g
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Fiber: 5g

395

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 small golden beets (about 10 ounces), 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, 4 slices turkey bacon (about 2 1/4 ounces), sliced crosswise into thin strips, and more.

Yes, Salmon and Golden Beet Salad with Crisp Bacon 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.

Salmon and Golden Beet Salad with Crisp Bacon

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