Greek Salmon Salad
Whenever our salad cravings strike, we yearn for a refreshing and vibrant dish packed with delightful flavors. We desire a salad that satisfies our hunger and keeps us feeling satisfied for longer than just 30 minutes. This stunning salad is substantial enough to serve as a dinner option. As the salmon cooks, you can efficiently chop all your vegetables, making it an effortless yet rewarding meal choice!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. salmon
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp. freshly chopped dill
FOR THE DRESSING
- 1/2 c. Greek yogurt, preferably whole fat
- 2 tbsp. tahini
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tbsp. warm water
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE SALAD
- 5 oz. baby spinach
- 1 head romaine, chopped
- 1 Persian cucumber, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 c. kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 c. pickled red onions
- 1/2 c. crumbled feta
- Freshly chopped dill
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and line a small baking sheet with foil. Place salmon on foil and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch red pepper flakes.
- In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, and dill. Pour over salmon.
- Bake until salmon is fork tender and internal temperature reaches 145°, about 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make dressing: In a medium bowl, combine yogurt and tahini, then add lemon juice. Add warm water and stir to loosen. Add more water or lemon juice to thin dressing to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble salad: Toss spinach, romaine, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, and olives together. Break salmon into large pieces with a fork and top salad with it. Top with avocado, pickled onions, and feta. Garnish with dill and serve with dressing and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 35gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 1353mgPotassium: 1585mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8gCalcium: 303mgIron: 5mg
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