Description
Enjoy a quick, nutritious meal with this Effortless Salmon Salad Recipe. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad combines fresh greens, flaky salmon, and a zesty dressing to create a delightful dish that is both satisfying and energizing. In just minutes, you can whip up a meal that is customizable to your taste preferences, making it ideal for busy professionals and home cooks alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces fresh salmon fillet
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper.
- Cook the salmon in a skillet over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool before flaking into bite-sized pieces.
- Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large bowl.
- Add sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion on top of the greens.
- Flake the cooked salmon over the salad mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients without breaking up the salmon too much. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg