Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Herb Crusted Salmon with Mixed Greens Salad—a perfect balance of elegance and ease! This dish features tender, flaky salmon topped with a golden, herb-infused breadcrumb crust made with fresh parsley, dill, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of garlic for an irresistible crunch. Paired with a vibrant mixed greens salad tossed in a tangy-sweet balsamic dressing, completed with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion, this recipe offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, and packed with protein and fresh greens, it’s an ideal choice for a healthy, restaurant-worthy meal at home. Whether you're hosting dinner guests or prepping a satisfying weeknight meal, this salmon recipe is sure to impress!
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, chopped dill, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Drizzle the olive oil over the breadcrumb mixture and mix until evenly combined.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Press the herb breadcrumb mixture onto the top of each salmon fillet, covering the surface evenly.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown.
While the salmon is baking, prepare the salad by combining the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until the greens are evenly coated.
Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes.
Serve each piece of salmon alongside a generous helping of the mixed greens salad. Enjoy!
Calories |
2213 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 152.5 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 282 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 2856 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 157.7 g | 315% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1679 mg | 36% | |
*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.