Sometimes a light lunch is just what you need when you’re on the go! This Salmon & Pesto salad is great for either a quick lunch or something you can pack up and take to work with you!

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Salmon was something I always turned my nose up at for a lot of years. I never liked the smell of fish, and therefore decided that I would automatically not enjoy eating it! Oh, how I was wrong. I’m not going to lie, I don’t enjoy a large variety of seafood, however, salmon has definitely made it onto my menu. I realised that I just needed to season it to how I like it! I do still get a weird ick about the skin, however… Some like to eat it, but I have to have it removed!

For this recipe you will need some tin foil to cook it in while it’s in the oven. Cooking salmon in this way makes it flaky, moist and tender as the foil locks in moisture.

Pesto

Pesto is a sauce which originates in Genoa, which is a city located in the northern region of Italy. It originated around the 16th century and traditionally consists of, basil, crushed garlic and pine nuts blended with Parmesan cheese and olive oil. It’s quite easy to make yourself, all you do is blend all the ingredients together! In this recipe, I mix the pesto in with all the ingredients, however, if you prefer you can just dollop it on top to dip into!

More delicious recipes:

• Curry & Cauliflower Rice
• Creamy Carbonara
• Taco Stuffed Peppers
• Chicken Fried Rice

If you do decide to make this delicious salmon & pesto dish then be sure to let me know what you think of it in the comments at the bottom of the page! Why not take a snap and tag me on Instagram? @thesliceofjess

*Calorific value may change depending on brand of food used*

Last updated: 4th November 2021