Description
Mediterranean salmon salad brings coastal flavors to your plate with fresh herbs, crisp greens, and perfectly grilled fish. Zesty lemon vinaigrette and creamy feta cheese elevate this light yet satisfying dish that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) salmon (either canned or freshly cooked)
Vegetables and Herbs:
- ½ small red onion, diced small
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- ½ tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dry dill)
Seasonings and Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise (light mayonnaise can be used)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Finely dice the red onion and celery into uniform, small pieces to distribute flavors evenly throughout the salad.
- Create a vibrant dressing by whisking mayonnaise with freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt.
- Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with freshly ground black pepper, ensuring a balanced and zesty flavor profile.
- Add the diced onion and celery to the flaked salmon in a mixing bowl, creating a harmonious base for the salad.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salmon mixture, carefully folding ingredients together to coat evenly without breaking the delicate fish.
- For optimal flavor melding, allow the salad to rest in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- When ready to enjoy, give the salad a gentle stir and serve chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.
Notes
- Chill salmon salad for enhanced flavor melding and better texture before serving.
- Use fresh, high-quality canned or poached salmon for the best taste and consistent results.
- Adjust dressing consistency by adding more mayonnaise or lemon juice to suit personal preference.
- Customize the salad by adding chopped pickles, capers, or hard-boiled eggs for extra complexity.
- Store in a sealed container to maintain freshness and prevent flavor absorption from other refrigerator items.
- Serve on toasted bread, crackers, or lettuce leaves for a versatile and quick meal option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg