Healthy Salmon Salad

Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Healthy Salmon Salad, the perfect blend of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. This recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets, seasoned to perfection and cooked until flakey, served atop a bed of crisp mixed greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy avocado slices. A zesty Greek yogurt and lemon dressing ties it all together, while fresh dill adds a fragrant finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this wholesome salad is rich in protein, low in carbs, and bursting with essential nutrients, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch or dinner. Whether you’re meal prepping or savoring it fresh, this Healthy Salmon Salad is sure to become a go-to dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillet
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 6 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium (sliced) cucumber
• 0.25 medium (thinly sliced) red onion
• 1 large (sliced) avocado
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh dill
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 2

Season the salmon fillets with half of the salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 4

Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest while you prepare the salad.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and the remaining salt and black pepper to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and fresh dill.

Step 7

Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.

Step 8

Divide the salad between two plates. Top each plate with avocado slices and a salmon fillet.

Step 9

Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salmon and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1266.1 grams (1266.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1675

Total Fat 122.60g	157%
Saturated Fat 23.60g	118%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.30g
Cholesterol 237mg	79%
Sodium 3620mg	157%
Total Carbohydrate 45.30g	16%
Dietary Fiber 19.90g	71%
Total Sugars 14.30g
Protein 101.30g	203%

Vitamin D 1864IU	9322%
Calcium 261mg	20%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 3926mg	84%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.3%

Protein: 24.0%

Carbs: 10.7%