Italian Salmon Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Italian Salmon Salad is one of my go to meals when I want something fresh and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Salmon is packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are wonderful for your heart health, and honestly, it pairs so beautifully with crisp greens and tangy Italian dressing. What I love most about this recipe is how quick it comes together in just 35 minutes total, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or light lunches. The combination of creamy feta, fresh basil, and bright lemon juice creates this amazing flavor that tastes way more complicated than it actually is.
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Ingredients
- 400salmon fillets
- 200mixed greens
- 150 Litalian dressing(store-bought or homemade)
- 250cherry tomatoes(halved)
- 200cucumber slices(thinly sliced)
- 100red onion(thinly sliced)
- 100feta cheese(crumbled (optional))
- 20fresh basil(chopped)
- 50 Llemon juice(freshly squeezed)
- 100 Lolive oil(optional for extra dressing)
- 1 gsalt(to taste)
- 1 gblack pepper(to taste)
- 2 piecegarlic(optional for extra flavor)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil (if using). Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes before flaking into small pieces.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, lemon juice, and minced garlic (if using).
- 4
Add the flaked salmon to the bowl with the mixed greens and toss to combine.
- 5
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese (if using) and chopped fresh basil over the top of the salad.
- 6
Toss the salad gently to combine. Drizzle with additional Italian dressing (if desired).
- 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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