Description
A quick and delightful Mediterranean salad featuring grilled salmon and fresh vegetables, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat until hot and ready for cooking.
- Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper, ensuring to coat both sides.
- Cook the salmon in the skillet or grill for about 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Prepare the salad by combining the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Flake the cooked salmon into large chunks once rested.
- Assemble the salad by adding the flaked salmon and drizzling with dressing, then toss gently.
- Serve your Mediterranean Salmon Salad immediately for a fresh dining experience.
Notes
For best flavor, keep dressing separate until ready to serve. The salad can be customized by adding avocado, goat cheese, or serving over quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg