Flaky Salmon Salad Recipe
A delicious and healthy Flaky Salmon Salad that combines fresh ingredients and a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
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 the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Flake the cooked salmon over the salad. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil before gently tossing everything together.
Notes
- Ensure the salmon is fresh for the best flavor.
- This salad is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables you enjoy.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg