Description
Succulent Mediterranean salmon salad delivers a symphony of fresh ingredients from Greece and Italy. Crisp greens, grilled salmon, and zesty herbs blend seamlessly for you to savor a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz/170 g each)
- 6 cups mixed greens (like romaine, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole lemon (juice of 1 whole lemon)
- ½ lemon (juice of ½ lemon)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or mint, chopped (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate: Infuse salmon with a zesty mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring each surface is thoroughly coated.
- Grill Preparation: Ignite grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, creating an ideal searing environment for the fish.
- Cooking Salmon: Position seasoned salmon on the heated surface, grilling for 4-5 minutes per side until fish flakes effortlessly and develops a golden-brown crust.
- Salad Assembly: While salmon rests, construct a vibrant base using mixed greens, then strategically layer cucumber slices, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk prepared ingredients into a smooth, harmonious vinaigrette that will elevate the salad’s flavor profile.
- Final Composition: Break cooled salmon into rustic chunks, artfully distribute over vegetable medley, and generously drizzle with the freshly whisked dressing.
- Serving: Present immediately to capture the optimal temperature and texture of this Mediterranean-inspired culinary creation.
Notes
- Check Salmon Freshness: Select bright, firm salmon with minimal odor, indicating peak quality and ensuring the best taste and texture for your salad.
- Prevent Overcooking: Monitor salmon closely during grilling, removing from heat when it easily flakes with a fork to maintain moisture and prevent dryness.
- Enhance Flavor Balance: Adjust seasoning gradually, tasting the dressing and adding extra lemon juice or herbs to create a harmonious Mediterranean profile.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Replace feta with dairy-free alternatives like nutritional yeast or plant-based cheese for vegan or lactose-intolerant preferences, maintaining the salad’s authentic Mediterranean essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg