Flaky Salmon Salad Recipe
Discover a refreshing Flaky Salmon Salad that combines tender salmon with vibrant greens and crisp vegetables, all drizzled with zesty lemon dressing for a delightful meal any time of year.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Servings: 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh Salmon Fillets: 2 (about 6 oz each)
- Mixed Salad Greens: 4 cups (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- Cucumber: 1 medium, sliced
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Red Onion: 1 small, thinly sliced
- Lemon Juice: 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed
- Olive Oil: 2 tbsp, extra virgin
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the Salmon: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Chop Your Veggies: While the salmon is baking, slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Assemble Your Salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Dress It Up: Flake the cooked salmon over the salad. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil before gently tossing everything together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg