Gut Friendly Asian-Inspired Salmon Salad
Bright, crunchy, and deeply satisfying, this salmon salad is the kind of meal that feels indulgent while actually being incredibly kind to your digestive system. The base is built on shredded green cabbage, julienned carrot, and fresh cucumber — all fiber-rich vegetables that support a healthy gut without being harsh or hard to digest. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, keeping the umami-rich dressing free from common irritants, while apple cider vinegar adds a gentle tang that also happens to be a gut-friendly staple. Fresh ginger appears twice — in the spice rub on the salmon and grated right into the dressing — giving the whole dish a warming, anti-inflammatory backbone. The salmon itself is pan-seared in coconut oil with turmeric and ginger until the skin is perfectly crisp, delivering a hit of omega-3 fatty acids that are well known for supporting gut and overall health. A finishing drizzle of that zippy dressing ties everything together, with optional mint and lime wedges brightening each bite. It's the kind of recipe you'll want on regular rotation when you need something that genuinely nourishes without sacrificing any flavor.
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4 servings
For the salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
For the salad
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 large carrot, julienned or coarsely grated
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Make the dressing: whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, grated ginger, honey, and lime juice in a small bowl until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is uniform. Set aside.
- 2
Combine the shredded cabbage, carrot, cucumber, scallion greens, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated. Scatter the mint over the top, if using.
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