Salmon Salad
Elevate your lunch or dinner with this vibrant and refreshing Salmon Salad, a perfect balance of flavor, nutrition, and elegance. Tender, oven-baked salmon fillets seasoned with smoked paprika are flaked over a bed of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onions. Crumbled feta cheese and a tangy homemade lemon-dill dressing with a touch of honey bring the dish together in a symphony of taste. Packed with heart-healthy omega-3s and fresh ingredients, this quick-to-make salad is ready in just 25 minutes and ideal for a light yet satisfying meal. Whether you're meal prepping or enjoying a sit-down dinner, this salmon salad is a versatile and wholesome choice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) Salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium (sliced) Cucumber
- 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 0.5 cup (crumbled) Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Rub the salmon fillets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season them with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
While the salmon is cooking, prepare the salad base by combining the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and chopped fresh dill to make the dressing.
Once the salmon has cooled enough to handle, flake it into bite-sized pieces using a fork.
Divide the salad greens mixture onto two plates. Top each salad with flaked salmon, crumbled feta cheese, and drizzle the lemon-dill dressing evenly over both plates.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy salmon salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.0 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.1 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3231 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 102.8 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 46.9 mcg | 235% | |
| Calcium | 536 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2771 mg | 59% | |
*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.
