Easy Balsamic Salmon Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
467 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Easy Balsamic Salmon Salad
Description
This salad brings together roasted salmon seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a balsamic dressing that enhances its richness with acidity and a touch of mustard sharpness. Baking the salmon at a high temperature ensures it flakes easily and retains moisture. Meanwhile, the salad is composed of fresh, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, cucumber bites, olives, and tangy feta cheese to add complexity and freshness.
The same balsamic mixture is used to coat the salmon and dress the salad, creating harmony in flavors throughout the dish. Serving the salmon either whole or flaked over the salad greens adds protein and substance while keeping the overall meal light and vibrant. This combination works well as a nutritious standalone meal or a satisfying starter.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 salmon portions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Balsamic Dressing
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 8 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 medium cucumber diced
- 1 pint tomatoes halved, cherry or grape
- 1/2 small red onion sliced
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives pitted
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the salmon portions with salt and pepper and place in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. This mixture will serve as both the seasoning on the salmon and the dressing for the salad.
- Drizzle 1/3rd of the dressing onto the salmon and bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, toss together the romaine lettuce, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onion slices, olives, and feta cheese.
- Serve salad greens topped with a portion of salmon, either whole or chopped, and drizzle with more dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 467kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 954mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1452mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 9350IU | 187% |
| Vitamin C | 23.1mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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