Red Meat Allergy Friendly Asian-Inspired Salmon Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavor, this salmon salad is the kind of meal that feels like a restaurant dish but comes together entirely in your own kitchen. Salmon is a naturally brilliant centerpiece for anyone navigating a red meat allergy — no substitutions needed, no compromises on satisfaction. The fillets get a warm, golden rub of turmeric and ginger before hitting a hot skillet with coconut oil, building a shatteringly crisp skin and deeply savory crust that makes every bite worth it. Underneath, a crunchy tangle of shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, cucumber, and fresh herbs brings the cool contrast that balances the seared fish perfectly. The dressing — coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, honey, and lime — ties everything together with a punchy, slightly sweet tang that keeps you going back for another forkful. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and clean, so you can feel confident about what's on the plate without having to decode a label. Squeeze a little extra lime over the top before serving and this one is genuinely hard to beat.
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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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