Salmon Salad with Citrus Dressing
A fresh, healthy meal that's both satisfying and bursting with flavor, combining perfectly cooked salmon with crisp vegetables and a bright, zesty dressing.
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillets, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 small shallot minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon skin-side up and cook for 4 minutes.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until it reaches your desired doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes before flaking into large pieces.
- While the salmon cooks, whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
- In a large serving bowl, arrange the mixed greens and top with cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
- Place the flaked salmon over the vegetables and drizzle with the citrus dressing just before serving.