The Kitchen Tourists Are Jerks for This Salmon Salad
Prepare to elevate your salad game with "The Kitchen Tourists Are Jerks for This Salmon Salad," a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that's as indulgent as it is wholesome. This recipe brings together perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—with a medley of fresh, crunchy vegetables like mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions. The creamy addition of avocado and the briny pop of capers take it to the next level, while a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey ties everything together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make yet restaurant-worthy salad is ideal for a quick lunch or elegant dinner for two. Pair it with a slice of crusty bread or a chilled glass of white wine, and you’ve got a refreshing, satisfying meal that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium, sliced cucumber
- 0.25 piece, thinly sliced red onion
- 1 peeled, pitted, and sliced avocado
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the pan.
Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and capers.
Flake the cooked salmon into large chunks and add it to the salad along with the sliced avocado.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Divide the salad between two plates and serve immediately. Enjoy your flavorful homemade salmon salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1858 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 79.5 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1865 mg | 40% | |
*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.
