Salmon Salad

Content… Choosing the Best Salmon How to Make It Recipe Tips and Twists Make-Ahead and Storage Instructions What to Serve More Easy Salmon Recipes to Top Salads Conclusion Watch How to Make It

How to Choose the Best Salmon for Salad

Salmon can be expensive, so go for quality salmon to get the most bang for your buck. Make sure the color is vibrant and the fish is plump and moist. It should spring back if you give it a little press, and it shouldn’t smell overly fishy or have brown spots or bruising. Frozen salmon also works well for this recipe, especially if you have a trusted brand.

How to Make Salmon Salad

• The Dressing – Whisk together all the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl: olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, dill, garlic (or garlic powder), onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Then, set it aside or store it in the refrigerator if you’re making it ahead.
• Season fresh salmon fillets with salt and pepper, and heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon on both sides until it’s crispy and cooked to your liking. (Photos 1-2)
• Assemble Salad – Layer the Romaine lettuce, cucumber slices, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, sliced red bell pepper, and halved black olives. (Photos 3-8)
• Serve – Arrange the salmon over the salad. Drizzle everything with the salad dressing, and serve with avocado and lemon wedges.

Recipe Tips and Twists

1. Slap your salmon filets on the grill for an easy grilled salmon salad recipe. Or stick them in the oven for baked salmon salad.
2. Feel free to top your Caesar salad with salmon for a healthy and filling salad. Or add elbow macaroni or penne pasta for a great salmon pasta salad.
3. Add feta cheese, and use whole Romaine lettuce leaves to make a tasty salmon lettuce wrap. Or chop all the ingredients a little smaller and stuff a pita for a delicious salmon salad sandwich.
4. Salad dressing can be made a few days before and stored in the refrigerator. But bring it to room temperature before drizzling it on your salad.
5. Use different colors of bell peppers if you want a more Instagram-worthy plating. 🌈
6. Don’t be afraid to mix and match other meats, such as chicken, tuna, or shrimp, with this dish. You might be happily surprised. Red leaf lettuce, purple cabbage, and kale are also deliciously healthy additions.

Make-Ahead and Storage Instructions

You can totally make the salad dressing and the salmon ahead of time for this salad. Make them as instructed and store them in the fridge for 1-2 days. Then, toss everything together whenever you’re ready to eat. 

Store leftovers in the fridge, but try to consume them within the next day or so. The dressing will make the greens wilt, so store it separately if possible.

What Goes With Salmon Salad

For sides, try a salmon salad with roast potatoes and carrots, which will make your meal keep you fuller longer. You could also add a side of homemade garlic bread!

More Easy Salmon Recipes to Top Salads

1. Salmon Burger
2. Teriyaki Salmon
3. Smoked Salmon Dip
4. Cured Salmon
5. Blackened Salmon
6. Salmon Pesto Pasta

Conclusion

Fresh, colorful, super healthy, and filling! What’s not to love? ❤️ Give this salmon salad a try, and let me know if you love it as much as I do! For more fun salad recipes, follow me on Facebook or Instagram. See you there! 😘

Watch How to Make It

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This blog post was originally published in August 2019 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and a video