No-Chop Pan-Seared Salmon & Warm Grain Bowls
with Spinach, Cranberries, Walnuts & Honey-Dijon Dressing
- Tree Nuts
- Eggs
- Fish
Seared salmon with crispy skin meets a vibrant grain medley tossed with spinach. Honey Dijon dressing, sweet cranberries, and buttery walnuts bring it all together for a sophisticated yet soul-satisfying flavor dance. This nutritional powerhouse of a meal is ready in under 20 minutes, with no chopping needed— proof that eating well doesn’t require culinary acrobatics, just smart shortcuts and bold flavors!
Ingredients
½ ounce
Walnuts
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
5 ounce
Spinach
5 teaspoon
White Wine Vinegar
1.5 ounce
Honey Dijon Dressing
(Contains: Eggs)
1 ounce
Roasted Onion & Garlic Spread
1 ounce
Dried Cranberries
1 unit
Microwavable Grain Blend
10 ounce
Salmon
(Contains: Fish)
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Olive Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Pat salmon* dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper.
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Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin sides down, and cook until skin is crisp, 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook until cooked through, 1-2 minutes more. (Lower heat if salmon begins to brown too quickly.) TIP: While salmon cooks, move on to Step 2!
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Turn off heat; transfer salmon to a plate.
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While salmon cooks, massage grain blend in package to separate grains; partially open package. Microwave until warmed through, 1½-2 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together roasted onion and garlic spread, half the vinegar, a large drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Add grains and spinach to bowl with roasted onion and garlic dressing; toss until spinach has slightly wilted and everything is evenly coated.
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Season with salt, pepper, and remaining vinegar to taste.
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Divide salad between shallow bowls and top with cranberries and walnuts. Place salmon on top, drizzle with honey Dijon dressing, and serve. TIP: Flake salmon into pieces and mix everything together!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many loved the delicious taste, especially the grain bowl dressing. Some found the honey Dijon dressing divisive on salmon.
- Ease of prep: Customers raved about the quick, minimal-prep process, with microwavable grains and no chopping required 🎉.
- Suggestions: Consider wilting spinach in the skillet for better texture. Try adding goat cheese or extra veggies for more flavor.
- Leftovers: A few noted the dish wasn't ideal as leftovers, but still worked well enough.
- Cooking tips: For crispier results, some recommended baking the spinach with oil, salt, and cranberries.
