Salmon and Greens: 9 Recipes to Try

Salmon salads are a tasty way to enjoy the healthy benefits of salmon while also getting a delicious and filling meal. These salmon salad recipes are easy to follow and yield flavorful and nutritious meals that can be enjoyed for a quick lunch or light dinner.

Here are some tips on how to make salmon salads:

• Choose wild-caught salmon over farmed salmon. It has more omega-3 fatty acids and is lower in mercury.
• Look for salmon that has been sustainably harvested. This ensures that the salmon population is not being overfished.
• When buying salmon, choose fillets that are bright pink in color and have a fresh, oceanic smell. Avoid salmon that looks dull or with a strong smell.
• Try to buy salmon that has been freshly caught. If you can't find fresh salmon, you can also use frozen salmon, but make sure to thaw it properly before cooking.

1. Salmon and Avocado Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 salmon fillet
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 red onion, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Season the salmon, then bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. In a large bowl, combine salmon, avocado, cucumber, red onion, tomato, olive oil, and lemon juice.
4. Season salad with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

2. Grilled Salmon Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1 salmon fillet
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1/4 red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. honey mustard dressing

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Season the salmon fillet, then grill for about 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
3. In a large bowl, combine salmon, mixed greens, red onion, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olive oil, and honey mustard dressing.
4. Season salad with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

3. Kale and Salmon Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 salmon fillet
• 2 cups kale, shredded
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup diced green apple
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Season the salmon fillet, then bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. In a large bowl, combine salmon, kale, red onion, green apple, dried cranberries, olive oil, and lemon juice.
4. Season salad with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

4. Nicoise Salad with Salmon

Ingredients:

• 1 salmon fillet
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and halved
• 1 hard-boiled egg, diced
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Season the salmon fillet, then bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. In a large bowl, combine salmon, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, black olives, hard-boiled egg, olive oil, and red wine vinegar.
4. Season salad with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

5. Mediterranean Salmon Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 salmon fillet
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup diced tomato
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp. olive oil

• 1 tbsp. lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Season the salmon fillet, then bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. In a large bowl, combine salmon, mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, tomato, feta cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice.
4. Season salad with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

6. Salmon Cobb Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 salmon fillet
• 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup diced cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
• 2 tbsp. ranch dressing

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Season the salmon fillet, then bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. In a large bowl, combine salmon, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and ranch dressing.
4. Season salad with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

7. Salmon Caesar Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 salmon fillet
• 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp. Caesar dressing

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Season the salmon fillet, then bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. In a large bowl, combine salmon, romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing.
4. Season salad with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

8. Summer Salmon Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 salmon fillet
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1/2 cup diced cantaloupe
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 2 tbsp. honey mustard dressing

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Season the salmon fillet, then grill for about 8 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. In a large bowl, combine salmon, mixed greens, cantaloupe, red onion, and honey mustard dressing.
4. Season salad with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

9. Salmon and feta salad

Ingredients:

• 1 salmon fillet (6-8 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 cups salad greens (e.g., romaine, kale, spinach, arugula)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large baking dish, arrange the salmon fillet skin-side down.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard. Pour the mixture over the salmon, then bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
4. Let the salmon cool slightly, then flake it into large chunks using a fork.
5. In a large salad bowl, combine salmon chunks, salad greens, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and feta cheese. Toss to combine.
6. Serve salmon salad immediately, or store in the fridge for later. Enjoy!

Salmon salads are very tasty and easy to make. They're healthy and flavorful and perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Salmon is a nutritious addition to any meal, so why not try it in a salad?