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This Grilled Salmon Salad recipe is a delicious dish that’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Tender, flaky grilled salmon served over a fresh salad loaded with bold flavors and a dressed in a homemade Greek marinade that ties everything together.
The secret to this Mediterranean Salmon Salad is the fresh marinade made with lemon juice and an array of herbs and spices. It adds flavor to the grilled salmon and serves as the dressing for the salad.
If you love recipes with Greek flavors, try my Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers, Greek Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe or Greek Salmon Recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s customizable. The salad is endlessly customizable, and you can easily swap in your favorite vegetables like marinated artichokes or roasted red peppers to make this salad fit your preferences.
- Flavorful: The combination of grilled salmon, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing creates a flavor explosion in every bite.
- Quick and Easy: This recipe is simple to prepare and can be ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients for Grilled Salmon Salad
For the Greek Marinade and Dressing:
- Olive Oil: Or your favorite light, neutral-flavored oil.
- Red Wine Vinegar: You can substitute white wine vinegar if needed.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice will provide a bright, fresh flavor.
- Garlic: always use freshly minced garlic when possible.
- Herbs and Spices: Dried oregano, freshly chopped dill, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper add flavor to the marinade.
- Salmon: select skinless fillets that are about 6 ounces each.
For the salad:
- Lettuce: I prefer to use roughly chopped red leaf lettuce, but romaine lettuce would also work well.
- Tomatoes: Select grape or cherry tomatoes and cut them in half.
- Persian cucumber: thinly slice a Persian cucumber or substitute English or burpless cucumber if needed.
- Avocado: be sure to select a ripe avocado.
- Onion: thinly slice red onion as it adds flavor and color.
- Cheese: crumbled feta cheese is a must for any Greek salad.
- Olives: add whole or chopped kalamata olives.
- Lemon Wedges: to garnish.
Ingredient Substitutions and Variations
- Salmon: Substitute with grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a different protein option.
- Mixed Greens: Use spinach, arugula, or kale instead of mixed greens.
- Dressing: Replace with balsamic vinaigrette, lemon tahini dressing, or a honey mustard dressing.
- Vegetables: Add veggies like bell peppers or roasted beets.
- Nuts: Use almonds, pecans, or sunflower seeds or walnuts for added crunch.
How To Make Grilled Salmon Salad
Step 1: Prepare the marinade. In a small bowl, whisk the ingredients to marinate the salmon; olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, dill, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Step 2: Reserve half of the marinade for salad dressing and pour the remaining over the salmon fillets. Allow the salmon to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Grill the salmon. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill; add the salmon fillets and sear over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
Step 4: Prepare the salad. Meanwhile, prepare the salad ingredients and mix them in a large bowl. Add the cooked salmon to the salad and drizzle the reserved dressing over the salad and toss.
Step 5: Garnish and serve. Garnish the salad with lemon wedges and serve immediately.
Tips To Make The Best Grilled Salmon Salad
- Preheat the Grill: Ensure the grill is preheated to medium-high heat to cook the salmon evenly.
- Oil the Grates: Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent the salmon from sticking.
- Don’t Overcook: Grill the salmon just until it flakes easily with a fork to keep it moist and tender.
- Let it Rest: Allow the salmon to rest for a few minutes after grilling to let the juices redistribute.
Frequently Asked Questions
Grilling salmon is quick and easy, but you can certainly bake, air fry or pan-sear the salmon if you don’t have access to a grill or grill pan.
If you aren’t a fan of salmon or just prefer something different, feel free to use chicken, beef or even shrimp. The flavorful marinade will work well with each of these protein options.
Store the salad and the salmon in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat salmon in a 300 degrees F oven for about 15 minutes, but you risk drying the fish. This salmon tastes great served cold, so I usually skip the reheating.
This Grilled Salmon Salad is a meal in itself but feel free to pair it with Homemade Roasted Garlic Bread, or wrap it in a large tortilla for a tasty wrap sandwich.
More Salad Recipes
- Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad
- Lemon Herb Mediterranean Pasta Salad
- Mozzarella Caprese Salad Recipe
- Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
- Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Grilled Salmon Salad combines tender, flavorful salmon with fresh, vibrant vegetables and a zesty dressing. This salad is healthy, delicious, and perfect for any meal. Whether for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this salad is sure to satisfy and impress.
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Greek Salmon Salad
Ingredients
For the marinade and dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 skinless salmon fillets, 6 oz each
For the salad
- 4 cups red leaf lettuce, roughly chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives
- Lemon wedges, to garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the ingredients to marinate the salmon; olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, dill, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Reserve half of the marinade for salad dressing and pour the remaining over the salmon fillets. Allow the salmon to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill; add the salmon fillets and sear over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the salad ingredients and mix them in a large bowl. Add the cooked salmon to the salad and drizzle the reserved dressing over the salad and toss.
- Garnish the salad with lemon wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
- Preheat the Grill: Ensure the grill is preheated to medium-high heat to cook the salmon evenly.
- Oil the Grates: Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent the salmon from sticking.
- Don’t Overcook: Grill the salmon just until it flakes easily with a fork to keep it moist and tender.
- Let it Rest: Allow the salmon to rest for a few minutes after grilling to let the juices redistribute.
Awesome 👏
MUCH better than the salmon salad I got from a nearby restaurant! I love the dressing.
Hi Tiffany!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the review.
Making this soon! Thanks for sharing!
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