Puget Sound Salad
Bursting with Pacific Northwest flavors, the Puget Sound Salad is a vibrant medley of mixed greens, succulent smoked salmon, and fresh, crisp vegetables like cucumber and cherry tomatoes. A sprinkling of dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and creamy crumbled feta adds textural intrigue and a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Dressed with a tangy, herbaceous lemon-dill vinaigrette, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal option for a quick yet elegant lunch or dinner. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients and a delicate smokiness from the salmon, the Puget Sound Salad celebrates coastal-inspired cuisine while delivering layers of flavor in every bite. Perfect served on its own or paired with crusty bread, this dish is a healthy and satisfying choice for seafood lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and baby kale)
- 6 oz smoked salmon
- 1 medium fresh cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup toasted walnuts
- 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tsp honey
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Flake the smoked salmon into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl with the greens.
Add the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped fresh dill, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until emulsified and well combined.
Drizzle the lemon-dill vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Divide the salad into bowls or plates and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.8 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2590 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.6 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 29.1 mcg | 145% | |
| Calcium | 540 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1701 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.
