Description
This Salmon Salad Recipe is a vibrant and nutritious meal that combines flaky salmon with fresh vegetables for a delightful dining experience. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or picnics, this salad features a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing that enhances the flavors of colorful ingredients. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, it’s packed with protein and healthy fats, making it both satisfying and nourishing. Whether you’re serving it at a gathering or enjoying it as a meal prep option, this salad offers versatility that appeals to everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. cooked and flaked salmon
- 3 cups chopped cucumber
- 3 cups chopped red bell peppers
- ¾ cup chopped red onions
- 1 medium chopped avocado
- 4 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F if cooking salmon.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, season the salmon, and bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through. Let cool before flaking.
- In a large bowl, combine flaked salmon with cucumber, bell peppers, onions, avocado, and lettuce.
- For the dressing, combine lemon juice and olive oil in a mason jar; shake well with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture; toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Customize by adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch. Chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor melding.