
5.0 from 6 votes
Greek Salmon Salad
Greek Salmon Salad is made with juicy salmon fillets, crunchy vegetables, and creamy feta, all coated in a homemade lemon mint vinaigrette.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 575 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the salmon:
- 1 lb Salmon fillet divided into 4 equal pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salad:
- 8 oz romaine lettuce chopped
- 10 oz Cherry or grape tomatoes sliced in half or quatered - depends how big they are
- 1 red bell cored and sliced into rounds - you can use any color
- 1 English cucumber sliced into rounds
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced in half
- 1 cup Greek Feta crumbled
Lemon vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil use high-quality oil
- 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 15 fresh mint leaves no stems - optional
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and position a rack in the middle of the oven.
- Place the salmon on a cutting board, pat dry it with paper towels o both sides. After that, season it with kosher salt, pepper, garlic, and dried oregano.
- Arrange the fish on a lightly oiled baking pan and brush the top with extra virgin olive oil. Bake the salmon in the heated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until it's done.
Cup of Yum
Salad:
- While the salmon cooks, prepare the ingredients for the salad, wash, chop, and slice as needed.
- Add all the ingredients, except feta, to a large bowl.
Salad dressing:
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, add the vinaigrette ingredients. Blend until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour about half of the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. After that, add the feta cheese and toss.
- Next, add the salmon and drizzle the remaining vinaigrette on top of it. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
575kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
29g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
329mg
(14%)
Potassium
1186mg
(34%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
6961IU
(139%)
Vitamin C
70mg
(78%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 575
% Daily Value*
Calories | 575kcal | 29% |
Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
Protein | 26g | 52% |
Fat | 45g | 69% |
Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
Potassium | 1186mg | 25% |
Fiber | 6g | 24% |
Sugar | 11g | 22% |
Vitamin A | 6961IU | 139% |
Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.