Cal Smart Apple and Salmon Salad
with Garlic Croutons- Salmon
- Barley
- Wheat
- Sulphites
- Milk
This elegant salad comes with all the tastiest toppings: warm caramelized apples, feta cheese, dried cranberries and garlic croutons plus a gorgeous piece of pan-seared salmon to turn this oh-so-easy salad into a meal. Calorie Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie amount.
Ingredients
250 g
Salmon Fillets, skin-on
(Contains: Salmon)
1 unit
Ciabatta Roll
(Contains: Barley, Wheat)
113 g
Baby Spinach
1 unit
Gala Apple
1 tbsp
Garlic Puree
1 tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
¼ cup
Dried Cranberries
¼ cup
Feta Cheese, crumbled
(Contains: Milk)
50 g
Shallot
Not included in your delivery
4 tsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Salt*
¼ tsp
Pepper*
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
¼ tsp
Sugar*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry all produce. Peel, then thinly slice shallot. Core, then cut apple into 1/2-inch pieces. Whisk together vinegar, 2 tsp oil and 1/4 tsp sugar (dbl both for 4 ppl) in a large bowl. Add shallots. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Set aside.
Cut ciabatta into 1-inch pieces. Add ciabatta, garlic puree and 1 tsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Bake in the top of the oven, stirring halfway through, until ciabatta is light golden, 10-12 min.
Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl), then apples. Cook, stirring often, until apples are golden-brown, 2-3 min. Transfer apples to a small bowl. Set aside.
Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Reheat the same pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1 tsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then salmon, skin-side down. Pan-fry until golden-brown and cooked through, 3-4 min per side.**
Add spinach, apples, croutons, dried cranberries and half the feta to the bowl with marinated shallots. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
Divide salad between plates. Top with salmon. Sprinkle remaining feta over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many loved the bright, fresh flavors, though some found the shallots overpowering; consider reducing the amount for a better balance.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with some suggesting pan-toasting the croutons instead of using the oven for efficiency.
- Suggestions: Try caramelizing the shallots, using green apples for stronger flavor, and adding more dressing to prevent dryness.
- Portions: Some found the salmon portions small; consider adding extra protein or sides if you have a bigger appetite.
- Texture: For crunchier croutons, watch baking time carefully; a few found them too hard when following the recipe exactly.
