Scandinavian Salmon Salad
Delight in the fresh, vibrant flavors of this Scandinavian Salmon Salad, a perfect harmony of flaky oven-baked salmon and crisp, colorful vegetables. Featuring tender greens, crunchy cucumber, peppery radishes, and a zesty yogurt-dill dressing, this wholesome dish is both light and satisfying. Elevated with briny capers and a drizzle of honey-sweetened lemon dressing, it balances savory, tangy, and sweet notes in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy yet elegant salad makes a fantastic lunch or a healthy, show-stopping dinner. Packed with omega-3s from the salmon and a boost of protein from Greek yogurt, it’s a nutrient-rich recipe inspired by Scandinavian simplicity and freshness. Perfect for weeknight meals or as a centerpiece for entertaining, this Nordic-inspired dish is a must-try for salad lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g fresh salmon fillet
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 100 g mixed salad greens
- 1 medium-sized cucumber
- 4 radishes
- 0.5 red onion
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 150 g plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp capers
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with 1/2 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of black pepper.
Bake the salmon for 10-12 minutes, or until it is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork. Remove it from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
While the salmon is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Slice the cucumber into half-moons, thinly slice the radishes, and finely slice the red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, remaining 1/2 tsp of salt, and freshly chopped dill to create the dressing.
In a large serving bowl or individual plates, arrange the mixed salad greens, cucumber, radishes, and red onion.
Once the salmon is cool enough to handle, break it apart into large flakes and distribute it evenly over the salad.
Drizzle the yogurt dill dressing over the salad and sprinkle with capers for a tangy finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Scandinavian Salmon Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.8 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 259 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 8955 mg | 389% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.6 g | ||
| Protein | 124.6 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 37.0 mcg | 185% | |
| Calcium | 467 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 4156 mg | 88% | |
*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.
