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Grilled Salmon Salad

Grilled Salmon Salad: A Healthy and Easy Delight for Everyone

A delicious Grilled Salmon Salad packed with protein and veggies, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 473 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • blender
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

Salmon Salad

  • 1 pound salmon fillets 4 pieces
  • kosher salt as needed
  • black pepper as needed
  • olive oil as needed
  • 8 cups lettuce romaine, spinach, or kale
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced, ¼" thick
  • ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper diced, ¼" thick
  • 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup walnuts roughly chopped

Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 8 basil leaves
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon fresh
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Lightly season both sides of the salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil on both sides to coat.
  • Heat a barbecue or grill pan to medium-high. Grease the grill grates with vegetable oil using a folded piece of paper towel. Once hot, add the salmon fillets. Cook uncovered for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side until flaky, about 130 to 140°F (54 to 60ºC). Remove and cover to keep warm.
  • In a large bowl, add the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, cheese, and walnuts. Set aside.
  • In a blender, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, honey, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend on medium speed for about 30 seconds, then gradually add olive oil while blending on low speed to thicken.
  • Toss the salad with enough dressing to coat the ingredients. Serve each bowl topped with salmon fillet and additional dressing if desired.

Notes

Refrigerate leftover dressing in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For hand-made dressing, finely chop basil and whisk all ingredients in a medium bowl before gradually whisking in olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 32gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 566mgPotassium: 493mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 6300IUVitamin C: 68.5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.2mg
Keyword Easy Recipes, grilled salmon, Grilled Salmon Salad, healthy salad, protein salad, salad recipe
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