Salmon Cannellini Beans Salad Recipes

SALMON & CANNELLINI BEANS SALAD

Steps:

• Drizzle 2 Tbsp. dressing over fish in shallow dish. Refrigerate 30 min. Meanwhile, combine beans, tomatoes, onions, basil and 2 Tbsp. of the remaining dressing.
• Heat grill to medium heat; cover grate with foil. Place fish, skin-sides down, on foil.
• Grill 10 to 15 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork. Toss spinach with remaining dressing; place on 4 serving plates. Top with fish and bean mixture.

SEARED SALMON WITH 3 BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place all 3 kinds of beans in large mixing bowl and toss with remaining ingredients. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Season salmon with cumin, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place salmon skin side down in skillet and cook until skin is crisp and golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn fillets over and cook until medium rare, about 3 more minutes.
• Serve salmon with salad.

SALMON WITH SPINACH & WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Rub fillets with 2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle with seafood seasoning. Place on a greased rack of a broiler pan. Broil 5-6 in. from heat 6-8 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 15-30 seconds or until fragrant. Add beans, salt and pepper, stirring to coat beans with garlic oil. Stir in spinach until wilted. Serve salmon with spinach mixture and lemon wedges.

SALMON SALAD WITH BEANS

Steps:

• If you are starting with raw salmon, start a charcoal or wood fire or preheat a gas grill or broiler; the rack should be about 4 inches from the heat source. Marinate the fish in the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the thyme.
• When the fire is ready - it should be quite hot - grill the fish for 3 to 4 minutes per side. At the same time, grill the red pepper. Cool, peel and seed it, then cut into strips.
• Cool the fish, then cut it into small cubes and toss it with the lemon juice, beans, and remaining olive oil while you prepare the other ingredients. Add the tomatoes, shallots, olives, and herbs to the salmon. Taste for salt and pepper and correct the balance between olive oil and lemon juice if necessary. Serve on a bed of greens, topped with the strips of grilled red pepper.

CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss the beans, celery, red onion, red pepper, parsley and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

CANNELLINI BEAN AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine cannellini beans, tomatoes, artichokes, celery, onion, olives, white wine vinegar, olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a large mixing bowl; toss until well combined. Refrigerate until chilled, 8 hours to overnight.

WHITE BEAN AND SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Drain and rinse the cannellini beans and place in a medium-size mixing bowl. Flake the canned salmon on top of the beans and add the Parmesan, minced garlic, and basil leaves. Whisk together the dressing ingredients, pour over the bean mixture, and toss gently to combine. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
• Makes 4 to 6 servings.

ROAST SALMON WITH BEAN & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Place tomatoes on 2/3 of a foil-covered rimmed baking sheet; bake 10 min.
• Meanwhile, combine beans, parsley, garlic, pepper and 3 Tbsp. dressing.
• Add fish to baking sheet with tomatoes; brush with remaining dressing. Bake 10 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.
• Add tomatoes to bean mixture; mix lightly. Serve with fish and rice.

PAN-FRIED SALMON WITH CANNELLINI BEAN PURéE

Steps:

• Reserve a few rocket leaves for serving then put the remaining rocket, spinach and watercress in a salad bowl. Add the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
• To make the cannellini bean purée, put the beans, garlic, lemon juice, thyme, oil and 2 tablespoons of water in a food processor or blender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then process to a smooth, soft purée. Add a little more water, if necessary. Transfer to a saucepan and heat gently for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until piping hot. Alternatively, put the purée in a microwaveable bowl, cover and cook on high for about 4 minutes, stirring halfway through, until piping hot. Let stand for 1 minute before serving.
• Meanwhile, to cook the salmon fillets, heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the garlic and fry gently for 1 minute. Add the salmon and cook for 5-8 minutes, turning once halfway through.
• Drizzle the salad with a little balsamic vinegar, season to taste with salt and pepper and toss well. Put a spoonful of cannellini bean purée on each of 4 warmed serving plates. Put the reserved rocket leaves on top, followed by the salmon. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately with the salad.
• Variation: The bean purée would be delicious with most grilled foods. Try chicken, turkey, large prawns or tuna. Use other beans or a mixture of two or three types and keep the purée slightly chunky, if you prefer.