Turkish Salmon Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Turkish Salmon Salad is one of my favorite dishes to make when I want something healthy and delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. Fresh salmon is packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are wonderful for your heart and brain, and honestly, it pairs beautifully with crisp vegetables and tangy feta cheese. What I love most is how simple and affordable it is to throw together, especially since everything comes together in just 45 minutes total. The bright vinegar and lemon dressing brings all those wonderful Mediterranean flavors together, and it's the kind of meal that feels fancy but requires almost no cooking skill. My family asks for this constantly.
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Ingredients
- 400 gsalmon fillets
- 1 eggred onion
- 500 gcucumber
- 2 eggtomato
- 1 eggbell pepper
- 200 gfeta cheese
- 150 mlred wine vinegar
- 300 mlolive oil
- 120 mllemon juice
- 1 pinchsalt
- 1 pinchblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: To prevent salmon from sticking to the pan.
- 2
Cut the salmon fillets into 1-inch pieces and place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
Tip: Make sure to not overcrowd the baking sheet.
- 3
Roast the salmon in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
Tip: Check the salmon for doneness by inserting a fork into one of the pieces.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, and red onion.
Tip: Make sure to chop the vegetables into small pieces.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Tip: Don't forget to stir the dressing before serving.
- 6
Add the feta cheese to the bowl with the vegetables and stir gently to combine.
Tip: You can adjust the amount of feta to your liking.
- 7
Once the salmon is done, add it to the bowl with the vegetables and dressing.
Tip: Toss gently to combine.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Tip: You can also add some chopped fresh parsley for extra flavor.
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