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Salmon Salad

This summer-ready 25-minute Salmon Salad is loaded with fresh veggies and succulent seared salmon. Tossed together in a light lemon and dill dressing, it's the perfect, easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salmon salad, salmon salad recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 548kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

  • 4 – 4-ounce skinless salmon fillets
  • 6 cups of baby romaine lettuce
  • 1 English cucumber diced.
  • 1 pint halved grape or cherry tomatoes I love the baby heirloom grape tomatoes!
  • ½ red onion diced.
  • 1 avocado sliced or diced.
  • 8 Tablespoons of Olive Oil plus extra for cooking the salmon.
  • 6 Tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons of red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons of fresh dill minced.
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste.

Instructions

  • Remove the salmon fillets from their packaging, pat dry with paper towels and allow to sit at room temperature for approximately 15 minutes.
  • In a mason jar, or measuring cup, add the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, dill, oregano, salt and a few turns of cracked pepper.
  • Close the lid and shake until combined. (Or use a whisk)
  • Add ½ cup of the dressing to a shallow dish.
  • Take each salmon fillet and coat both the front and back with the dressing. Set them aside.
  • Heat a steel skillet over medium heat. After a few minutes, add a drop of water and if it sizzles and skips around the pan, it’s ready.
  • Add one tablespoon of olive oil and then add two fillets to the pan. (You don’t want them to be crowded so you may need to cook them in shifts.)
  • Set a timer for 4 minutes and don’t move them.
  • Once the timer goes off, gently flip each fillet to the other side and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the center of the filet reaches 120 degrees.
  • Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion and salmon to a large tray or bowl.
  • Add the remaining dressing and toss to coat before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salmon fillet with salad | Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 1402mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6951IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 4mg