Colorful Salmon Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Colorful Salmon Salad, a perfect balance of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring tender, golden-seared salmon fillets nestled atop a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, creamy avocado, and zesty red onion, this salad comes alive with a tangy homemade dressing of lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Finished with a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese, every bite is bursting with freshness and satisfying textures. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick, healthy, and visually stunning salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or entertaining guests. Packed with omega-3s, vibrant vegetables, and a touch of indulgence, it’s a dish that’s as delicious as it is nutritious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 cups (chopped) romaine lettuce
- 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium (chopped) cucumber
- 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
- 1 medium (sliced) avocado
- 0.25 medium (thinly sliced) red onion
- 0.5 cup (crumbled) feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
Instructions
Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown. Set aside to rest.
Prepare the salad base by combining the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, and sliced red onion in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to make the dressing. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized chunks and place on top of the dressed salad.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top for a finishing touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Colorful Salmon Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.1 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3220 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 106.6 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 46.9 mcg | 235% | |
| Calcium | 553 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 3590 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
