Description
A light and flavorful dish featuring grilled salmon salad over a bed of fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado, topped with a lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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- Salmon Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salad:
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6–8 oz each)
- Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Avocado (diced)
- Cucumber (sliced)
- Red onion (thinly sliced)
- Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Salmon:
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the salmon and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (up to 2 hours for more flavor).
- Prepare the Salad:
- Wash and chop the mixed greens.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and red onion.
- Set aside while the salmon grills.
- Grill the Salmon:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (~400°F).
- Grill the marinated salmon, skin-side down, for 4-6 minutes per side, flipping once.
- Once cooked, let the salmon rest for a few minutes before flaking it with a fork.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens with a drizzle of the dressing.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion.
- Top the salad with flaked grilled salmon.
- Drizzle more dressing over the top.
Notes
For best results, use wild-caught salmon for richer flavor and firmer texture. Allow the salmon to rest for a few minutes after grilling to retain moisture. Adjust the seasoning and dressing to taste, and feel free to add toppings like toasted nuts or feta for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg