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Herb-Crusted Salmon Salad

Herb-Crusted Salmon Salad

Enjoy a vibrant Herb-Crusted Salmon Salad that satisfies both taste and nutrition.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon skinless
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for herb paste and cooking
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard for herb paste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice for herb paste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh chives chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup English cucumber sliced
  • 1/4 cup Red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Toasted walnuts or almonds optional
  • 1/4 cup Crumbled feta cheese optional
For the Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • small bowl
  • large bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, fresh herbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the herb paste.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet and spread the herb paste evenly on top.
  4. Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through and flaky.
  5. In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Add nuts and feta if desired.
  6. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  7. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
  8. Serve the salad topped with the warm herb-crusted salmon fillets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Add a sprinkle of extra herbs on top for a fresh finish.

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