Fresh Spinach and Salmon Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Fresh spinach and salmon salad with a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Quick, healthy, and delicious.
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Easy fresh spinach and salmon salad with lemon vinaigrette. Healthy, quick, and perfect for a light meal.
Recipe Details
Prep time
10m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
2m
Total time
22m
Prep time
10m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
2m
Total time
22m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 50 g fresh baby spinach leaves
- 120 g skinless salmon fillet
- 60 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 50 g cucumber sliced
- 20 g red onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon honey
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
Origins International
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Season the skinless salmon fillet with salt and ground black pepper on both sides.
- Place the salmon fillet in the hot skillet and cook for 4 minutes on one side without moving it.
- Flip the salmon fillet carefully and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through and slightly golden.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest for 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and extra virgin olive oil until emulsified.
- Add a pinch of salt and ground black pepper to the dressing and mix well.
- In a large salad bowl, combine fresh baby spinach leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Flake the cooked salmon into large chunks and add to the salad bowl.
- For the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Serve the fresh spinach and salmon salad immediately on a plate.
Tips
- Use fresh baby spinach for the best texture and flavor.
- Do not overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- Adjust the lemon vinaigrette ingredients to your taste for acidity and sweetness.
Serving Suggestions
- crusty whole grain bread
- light white wine
- sparkling water with lemon
This fresh spinach and salmon salad is a light, healthy dish perfect for any quick meal. Enjoy the bright flavors and simple preparation.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 1.5
- Sodium (g): 0.1
- Sugar (g): 2
- Fat (g): 7
- Carbohydrates (g): 3
- Protein (g): 18
- Calories: 150
- Cholesterol (g): 0.05
- Saturated Fat (g): 1.2
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