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 691kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

The 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) Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon (5g) salt
½ teaspoon (2g) pepper

The Salmon

2 4-6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
salt and pepper to taste (½-1 teaspoon salt per pound of salmon)
1 tablespoon (15ml) cooking oil

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 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 to taste, 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

Romaine lettuce is popular for its pleasant crunch. You can also use Bibb or Boston lettuce. Other nice additions are shredded cabbage, grated carrots, arugula, and young dandelion leaves.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

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