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Greek salmon salad recipe

Greek Salmon Salad Recipe: Fresh & Flavorful Mediterranean Dish


  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Description

Enjoy a Greek salmon salad with grilled salmon, fresh veggies, feta, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. A perfect Mediterranean meal option!


Ingredients

Scale

Salad Dressing

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Vegetables

  • 8 oz cherry or grape tomatoes (red and yellow), sliced in half
  • 1 large cucumber, quartered
  • ½ cup pitted black olives, sliced
  • ½ cup pitted green olives, sliced (Castelvetrano olives recommended)
  • ⅓ cup red onion, sliced
  • 5 oz baby spinach

Feta Cheese Mixture

  • 4 oz feta cheese, diced into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Salmon

  • 2 lb salmon (4 fillets)
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Instructions

Make the Salad Dressing and Combine with Veggies

  1. Combine all salad dressing ingredients in a small mason jar. Whisk with a fork until emulsified.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cherry tomatoes, quartered cucumber slices, olives, and sliced red onions. Toss with the prepared salad dressing. Set aside.

Prepare the Feta Cheese Mixture

  1. In a small bowl, toss together cubed feta cheese with extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.

Pan-Sear the Salmon

  1. Preheat a large, high-sided skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat for approximately 4 minutes until hot.
  2. Season the flesh side of the salmon fillets with paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper, rubbing the spices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the heated skillet. Place the salmon fillets into the skillet, skin side up. Gently move them around with a spatula to coat the bottoms with olive oil and prevent sticking. Cook undisturbed over medium heat for 4 minutes.
  4. Turn the salmon over so the skin side is now facing down. Continue cooking over medium or low-medium heat for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  5. If desired, remove the skin by gently sliding a wide spatula between each salmon fillet and the skin. Transfer the skinless salmon to a plate. Discard the skins or save them if you prefer.

Assembly

  1. Place baby spinach in each of 4 large individual salad bowls.
  2. Arrange pan-seared salmon fillets on top.
  3. Spoon the vegetable and salad dressing mixture over the salmon.
  4. Finish by sprinkling the feta cheese mixture on top.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 people
  • Calories: 736kcal per serving
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 1127mg
  • Fat: 47g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 48g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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