Ciao Bella! Italian-spiced salmon is the star tonight but chewy ciabatta, crisp arugula and salty capers come together to create a refreshing salad that completes this ideal weeknight meal. Pour the wine and set the table!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.
500 g
Salmon Fillets, skin-on
(Contains Salmon)
1 unit
Ciabatta Roll
(Contains Barley, Wheat)
1 unit
Lemon
1 tbsp
Italian Seasoning
30 g
Capers
1 tsp
Garlic Salt
½ unit
Red Onion
2 unit
Tomato
113 g
Spring Mix
3.5 tbsp
Oil*
1 tsp
Sugar*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Before starting, preheat the broiler to high. Wash and dry all produce. Rinse capers, then pat dry with paper towels.Zest, then juice half the lemon (whole lemon for 4 ppl). Cut any remaining lemon into wedges. Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces.Halve, peel, then cut half the onion (whole onion for 4 ppl) into 1/4-inch strips. Pat salmon dry with paper towels, then season with half the Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper.
Cut ciabatta into 1/2-inch pieces. Whisk together garlic salt, pepper and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil in a large bowl. Add ciabatta, then stir to coat. Arrange on an unlined baking sheet in a single layer. Broil in the middle of the oven, stirring halfway through, until lightly golden, 4-5 min. (TIP: Keep an eye on them so they don't burn!)
Meanwhile, whisk together capers, remaining Italian Seasoning, 1 tsp (2 tsp) lemon zest, 1 tsp (2 tsp) sugar, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) lemon juice and 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add onions. Toss to coat. Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then salmon, skin-side down. (NOTE: Work in batches, if necessary.) Pan-fry until golden-brown and cooked through, 3-4 min per side.**
Add croutons, tomatoes and spring mix to the same large bowl (from step 2). Drizzle half the dressing over top, then toss to coat.
Divide salad between plates, then top with salmon. Drizzle with remaining dressing and squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.