Description
Grilled Salmon Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that features perfectly grilled salmon atop a bed of vibrant mixed greens and colorful vegetables. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, delivering a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels, rub with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the salmon skin-side down for 6–8 minutes, then flip and cook until flaky.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey; drizzle over the salad.
- Serve the grilled salmon atop the salad and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before grilling. - Customize your salad by adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch or swapping greens as desired.