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Flaky Salmon Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring flaky salmon, mixed greens, and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon skinless
Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salmon
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, then bake for 15-20 minutes until flaky.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. Once the salmon is cooked, flake it into large pieces and add it to the salad.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately on individual plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This salad can be served warm or cold. Feel free to add other vegetables or toppings like avocado or nuts for extra flavor and texture.

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