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Fresh Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon Salad

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A light and refreshing salad featuring flaky salmon, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and crisp spring greens, perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each, skin-on for crispiness)
  • ½ cup (75 g) sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, roughly chopped
  • 4 cups (120 g) spring greens mix (baby spinach, arugula, radicchio)
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup (40 g) red onion, thinly sliced
  • A handful fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons (15 g) toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to get crispy skin.
  3. Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon flakes easily but remains moist. Transfer to a plate and let rest.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, remaining 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. In a large bowl, combine spring greens, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and torn basil. Drizzle dressing over and toss gently to coat.
  6. Divide salad between plates, top each with a salmon fillet, sprinkle toasted pine nuts if using, and add extra black pepper or a lemon wedge on the side.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking salmon; cook in batches if needed. Rest the salmon a few minutes before plating to lock in juices. Drain excess oil from sun-dried tomatoes to avoid a greasy salad. Toss greens gently to avoid bruising. Serve immediately for best texture.

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Keywords: salmon salad, sun-dried tomato, spring greens, healthy salad, quick dinner, easy recipe, gluten-free, low-carb

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