Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled Salmon Salad is a vibrant dish that combines smoky grilled salmon with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for warm days, family gatherings, or quick weeknight dinners. Bursting with flavor and color, it not only tantalizes your taste buds but also provides a nutritious boost for your body.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- Drizzle olive oil over salmon fillets; season with salt and pepper. Let marinate while preparing vegetables.
- Grill salmon skin-side down for about 5-6 minutes until easily flipped. Turn and grill for another 4-5 minutes until fully cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion; toss gently.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle over salad just before serving.
- Top the salad with grilled salmon fillets and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad with salmon (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 75mg