Herb-Crusted Salmon with Spinach Salad

Dijon mustard gives the topping a nice kick and balances the richness of the salmon fillets. Lemon juice in the spinach salad offers another bright note.
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Ingredients

Serves 4

    * 3 slices white sandwich bread
    * 1 cup fresh parsley
    * 2 tablespoons olive oil
    * Coarse salt and ground pepper
    * 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
    * 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    * 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    * 5 ounces baby spinach
    * 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

   1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. In a food processor, combine bread, parsley, and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Pulse until coarse crumbs form.
   2. Place salmon on prepared sheet; season with salt and pepper. Spread top of fillets with Dijon; top with crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Roast until salmon is opaque throughout, 11 to 13 minutes.
   3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine lemon juice and remaining oil; season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and onion; toss to combine. Serve salmon with spinach salad.