Mediterranean Diet Salmon Tartar
Elevate your appetizer game with this Mediterranean Diet Salmon Tartare—a refreshing and wholesome dish that combines sushi-grade salmon with vibrant Mediterranean flavors. This no-cook recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, boasts a medley of fresh ingredients like creamy avocado, zesty lemon juice, briny capers, and aromatic herbs like parsley and dill. Tossed in extra virgin olive oil, this tartare highlights heart-healthy fats while delivering a burst of tangy, savory notes in every bite. Perfectly light yet indulgent, it’s an ideal choice for entertaining or a nutritious starter served with multi-grain crackers or crusty whole-grain bread. Whether you’re embracing the Mediterranean diet or simply looking for a quick, elegant dish, this recipe checks all the boxes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh salmon filet (sushi-grade)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons parsley, freshly chopped
- 1 tablespoon dill, freshly chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium avocado, diced
Instructions
Ensure the salmon is sushi-grade, fresh, and very cold. Use a sharp knife to cut the salmon into small, even-sized cubes about 1/4 inch in size. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice to the salmon cubes, and gently toss to combine, ensuring the salmon is well-coated.
Mix in the chopped capers and red onion with the salmon mixture. Stir gently to distribute throughout the tartare evenly.
Add the freshly chopped parsley and dill into the mixture. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and stir to combine.
Dice the medium avocado into similar-sized cubes as the salmon and fold it gently into the tartare mixture.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
When ready to serve, spoon the tartare onto a chilled platter, or divide it among plates if serving individually.
Optionally, garnish with additional parsley or dill and a light drizzle of olive oil before serving. Enjoy with multi-grain crackers or crusty whole-grain bread for an extra Mediterranean touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.3 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 165 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 1581 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 63.9 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 39.5 mcg | 197% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1960 mg | 42% | |
*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.
