Salmon Salad with Crispy White Beans

This anti-inflammatory salmon salad with crispy white beans is a delicious meal that delivers big on flavor. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are well-known for their anti-inflammatory properties, while the beans provide a nice texture and are a great source of fiber. A quick soy-sesame-ginger dressing completes this salad, perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and patted dry
  • 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt plus ½ teaspoon, divided
  • 1 pound skinless center-cut salmon fillet (about 1-inch thick), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons shichimi togarashi
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, grated on a microplane
  • ¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 bunches lacinato kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped (about 8 packed cups)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 2 large scallions, thinly sliced