Salmon Salad

Perfectly seared salmon fillets with cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives, lettuce, and avocado tossed in an incredible garlic lemon dressing. Refreshing and beautiful, flavor-packed and oh-so-healthy. And it's easy to make; the perfect hassle-free lunch or dinner.

Course Lunch, Salad

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 531kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

Marinade/Dressing

3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil
2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon (15ml) red wine vinegar (optional)
1 teaspoon (4g) Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon (15g) fresh dill
1 teaspoon (4g) garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon (1g) onion powder
½ teaspoon (2g) dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon (5g) salt
½ teaspoon (2g) pepper
2 4-6-ounce skinless salmon fillets

Salad

4 cups (188g) Romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried
1 cup (119g) cucumber, quartered
2 cups (400g) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, sliced
½ cup (75g) red bell pepper, sliced
⅓ cup (60g) black olives, halved
1 avocado, sliced
lemon wedges, for garnish

Instructions

In a small bowl, Whisk together all of the salad dressing ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, dill, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside in the refrigerator.
Season salmon with salt and pepper, and heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear salmon on both sides until crispy and cooked to your liking.
While the salmon is cooking, prepare the salad ingredients and mix them in a plate or bowl.
Arrange salmon over salad, and drizzle with the salad dressing. Serve with avocado and lemon wedges.

Notes

Make the dressing ahead: Salad dressing can be made a few days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before using.
Make it colorful: Use different colors of bell peppers if you want a more Instagram-worthy plating.
Mix and Match: Don’t be afraid to mix and match other meats, such as chicken, tuna, or shrimp, with this dish. You’ll never know what’ll surprise you.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

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