Grilled Salmon Salad Recipe
This salmon salad makes a light, healthy and delicious entree! Grilled or sauteed salmon is put on top of lettuce greens with tomato and onion slices - so fresh and tasty!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 264kcal
Equipment
- Grill or frying pan
- Salad bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 4 cups salad greens
- 4 to matoes
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Sprinkle the salmon with 3/4 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of pepper, and rub the salt and pepper in with your hands.
- If using the grill, grill the salmon on pre-heated grill, turning once, for about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- If pan-frying, spray the non-stick frying pan with a non-stick spray and preheat the pan over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon, turning once, for about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- While the salmon is cooking, chop the tomatoes and onion. Sprinkle the tomatoes and onions with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- Put the olive oil and vinegar in a cup and whisk with the fork to make a dressing.
- Put the lettuce, tomatoes and onions in a large bowl and drizzle with dressing. Toss with your hands to combine, until all lettuce leaves are coated with dressing.
- Divide the salad between 4 plates.
- After the salmon is cooked, put it on top of the salad and serve.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding other fresh vegetables like cucumbers or avocados for extra flavor and texture.
- For added richness, drizzle some balsamic glaze over the salad just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 940mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1526IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg