Salmon Couscous Salad

This salmon couscous salad recipe features salmon, couscous, and arugula salad layered in a bowl and drizzled with homemade pesto dressing for a unique presentation. This dish is a nod to a dish I tried at a local restaurant.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup prepared pesto
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (5.8 ounce) package herb and garlic couscous
  • 1/2 pound salmon filet, with skin
  • 1 teaspoon greek seasoning, such as cavender’s® greek seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cups arugula and spinach salad mix, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons pepitas