
Grilled Salmon Salad with Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette
A healthy and flavorful salad featuring tender grilled salmon and a zesty lemon-dill dressing.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings
2
Ingredients
- Salmon Fillet: 2 (6 oz each), skin on or off
- Mixed Greens: 5 oz (or Arugula)
- Cucumber: 1/2, thinly sliced
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Red Onion: 1/4, thinly sliced
- Olive Oil: 1 tbsp (for salmon)
- Salt: to taste (for salmon)
- Black Pepper: to taste (for salmon)
↳ Dressing
- Olive Oil: 1/4 cup
- Lemon Juice: 2 tbsp, fresh
- Fresh Dill: 2 tbsp, chopped
- Dijon Mustard: 1 tsp
- Salt: to taste
- Black Pepper: to taste
Preparation Steps
- Preheat grill or pan to medium-high. Pat salmon fillets dry and season with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill salmon for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C). If skin-on, start skin-side down. Let it cool slightly, then flake into large pieces, removing skin if desired.
- While salmon cooks, prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Add the flaked grilled salmon to the salad.
- Drizzle with lemon-dill vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Capers or a sprinkle of feta cheese can be a nice addition if desired.