Salmon Salad
Salmon Salad
Ingredients
- Salmon:
- 4 (4 oz.) salmon filets
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola, grapeseed or any neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Vinaigrette:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 ounces olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Salad:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 persian cucumbers or 1 large seedless, sliced
- 3-4 radishes, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- arugula or greens of choice
- ½ cup Castelvetrano olives
Instructions
- Sprinkle the salmon filets with salt and pepper. Heat oil and butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook 3 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature of the fish reaches 145°F. Transfer fish to a plate and cover with foil. Meanwhile, get the salad started.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Set aside or refrigerate if not used right away.
- In a large bowl. combine tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and red onions. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and gently toss to coat them.
- Place a large handful of arugula in a serving bowl. Add the marinated veggies, Top with salmon pieces and olives. Enjoy!
Notes
I added thinly sliced roasted potatoes, however this is optional.