Fennel Salad with Panko Crusted Salmon

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Mediterranean cuisine is full of healthy options. This classic Italian fennel salad paired with salmon is the perfect healthy meal. This dish is packed with so many delicious flavors you will forget you are eating something that is so healthy for you!

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Fennel Salad with Panko Crusted Salmon

This salad is amazing on it own, but paired with a protein it is a complete healthy meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Fennel Salad, Salmon

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 4 Skinless Salmon Filets
  • 3 tbsp Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Kalamata Olives, chopped
  • 1 tsp Capers, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive oil
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard

Fennel Salad

  • 2 bulbs Fennel, thinly sliced reserve Fennel fronds for garnish
  • 2 Navel Oranges, quartered
  • 1/2 head Radicchio, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • Fennel Fronds

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup White Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard

Instructions

  • Start by rubbing each salmon fillet with dijon mustard.
  • In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, olives, garlic, cheese, capers, salt and pepper. Drizzle in Olive oil and mix well.
  • Press the breadcrumb mixture on top of each filet and airfry or bake for 15 mins at 400℉. Place under the broiler for a few mins to crisp the top.

Dressing

  • Add the oil, vinegar, garlic powder, dijon, salt and pepper into a mason jar and shake well.
  • Remove the skin from the orange by cutting the top and the button off. Then using a sharp knife cut along the skin, removing as of the pith as possible without removing much of the flesh of the orange. Then cut the wedges out in between the skins of the wedges.
  • Into a large bowl, add thinly sliced fennel, radicchio, red onion and orange wedges. Add the fennel leaves as garnish on top. Drizzle with dressing and lightly toss the salad.
  • Add the salad to a plate and place the salmon on top and enjoy!

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