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Salmon Salad

A bowl of creamy salmon salad garnished with fresh dill, red onions, and celery, served with lemon wedges for a refreshing flavor.
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A nutritious and flavorful salad featuring grilled salmon, crisp greens, and a zesty homemade dressing. Ideal for a light meal or healthy lunch.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grill or Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Salmon Fillets – grilled or baked
  • Mixed Greens – baby spinach, arugula, romaine
  • Cherry Tomatoes – halved
  • Red Onions – thinly sliced
  • Cucumber – sliced
  • Avocado – cubed
  • Feta Cheese – crumbled
  • Olive Oil – for dressing
  • Lemon Juice – freshly squeezed
  • Dijon Mustard – for dressing
  • Salt and Pepper – to taste
  • Fresh Herbs (like dill or parsley) – for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Grill or bake for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
  2. Let the salmon cool slightly before flaking into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Prepare the dressing by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, avocado, and feta.
  5. Add the flaked salmon on top of the greens.
  6. Drizzle the dressing and gently toss to combine.
  7. Chill for 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Notes

  • Use wild-caught salmon for a more robust flavor.
  • Smoked salmon can be used for a different taste profile.
  • Store the salad and dressing separately to keep the greens fresh.

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