Who says comfort food has to be bad for you? Honestly, anything that satisfies your cravings, like this salad, should be considered comfort food IMO. Maybe it’s the perfectly seared salmon, maybe it’s the fiesta of greens and veggies; all I know is that this salad hits the spot every single time. And the homemade dressing! 🤤 It has the perfect amount of zing with fresh lemon juice and red wine vinegar, along with some gorgeous herby notes from the fresh dill, Italian herbs, and minced garlic that really set off that classic salmon flavor. This is a salad even non-salad lovers can appreciate. In addition, avoid cuts of salmon that are overly floppy or where you notice the edges falling apart or gapping because that one is on its way out. Frozen salmon also works well for this recipe, especially if you have a trusted brand you like to buy.
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Salmon Salad
The Dressing – Whisk together all the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl: olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, dill, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Then set it aside or store it in the refrigerator if you’re making it ahead. Season salmon with salt and pepper, and heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon on both sides until it’s crispy and cooked to your liking. Prep Salad – While the salmon is cooking, mix all the salad ingredients in a plate or bowl. Serve – Arrange the salmon over the salad. Drizzle everything with the salad dressing. And serve with avocado and lemon wedges.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
You can totally make the salad dressing and the salmon ahead of time for this salad. Make them as instructed and store them in the fridge for 1-2 days. Then, toss everything together whenever you’re ready to eat.
Serving and Storage Instructions
I like to serve my salad with room-temperature salad dressing and fresh-out-of-the-pan salmon, but it can be eaten any way you like. If you prefer everything chilled, go for it! Store leftovers in the fridge but try to consume them within the next day or so. The dressing will make the greens wilt, so store the dressing separately if possible.
What Goes With Salmon Salad
For sides, try a salmon salad with roast potatoes and carrots, which will make your meal keep you fuller longer. You could also add a side of homemade garlic bread! Sometimes I like to swap up my dressings too. Homemade ranch dressing or a side of blue cheese dressing tastes amazing with a salmon salad. I also like some kind of fresh and fruity drink, like sorrel drink. Yum!
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Conclusion
Fresh, colorful, super healthy, and filling! What’s not to love? ❤️ Give this salmon salad a try, and let me know if you love it as much as I do! For more fun salad recipes, follow me on Facebook or Instagram. See you there! 😘
Watch How to Make It
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