Salmon and pumpkin salad with chilli jam

Salmon is the star of this tangy Thai-flavoured salad. The chilli and fish-sauce dressing liven up the spinach and pumpkin salad, which is delicious served warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

  • 700g pumpkin

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 200g green beans

    trimmed

  • 4 salmon fillets

    approx. 125g each

  • 125g baby spinach

  • 1 red onion

    finely sliced

  • chopped coriander

    to serve

  • lime wedges

    to serve

  • 1 tbsp chilli jam

    For dressing

  • 1 tbsp fish sauce

    For dressing

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

    For dressing

  • 2 tbsp lime juice

    For dressing

  • ½ cup fish or vegetable stock

    (125ml), For dressing

Allergy Advice

Contains Fish

Equipment

  • 1 baking tray
  • 1 pan
  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 non-stick frypan
  • 1 large bowl

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Peel and cut pumpkin into a 1.5cm dice. Toss in olive oil, lay on a baking tray and roast for 25 minutes until tender.
  2. Cook beans in a pan of simmering water for two minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. For dressing, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Heat a non-stick frypan over medium heat. Cook salmon fillets skin-side down for 3 minutes. Turn and cook for a further 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and spoon over half the dressing.
  5. Combine spinach, onion and beans in a large bowl. Distribute evenly among serving plates. Top with roast pumpkin and a piece of salmon. Drizzle over remaining dressing. Garnish with coriander and extra lime wedges.

Notes

Tip
Choose a Thai-style chilli jam from the supermarket or Asian grocer.
Variation
Add extra sliced fresh chilli for a spicier salad.

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