A light and zesty salmon salad featuring fresh ingredients and a delicious dressing.
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Salmon Salad: Discover the Ultimate Fresh Recipe!
Description
A light and zesty salmon salad featuring fresh ingredients and a delicious dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ozfresh salmon fillet
- 4 cupsmixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cupcherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4red onion, thinly sliced
- 1avocado, diced
- 1/4 cupfeta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoonDijon mustard
- 1 teaspoonhoney
- 1garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (such as dill or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper, and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon easily flakes with a fork. Once done, let it cool before breaking it into chunks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado. Gently fold in the baked salmon.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients without breaking the salmon apart too much.
- Transfer the salad to serving plates, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, and garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy your light and zesty salmon salad!
Notes
For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes to the dressing.
Feel free to substitute the feta cheese with goat cheese for a different flavor.
This salad can be served warm or cold, making it versatile for any occasion.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 25g
