Salmon Salad {Protein-Packed}
This delicious Salmon Salad has a sesame ginger dressing and is packed with protein and veggies! it's the perfect lunch or light dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 431kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb salmon filets each filet should be 3.5oz each
- 1 tbsp togarashi seasoning optional; use chili powder instead if needed
- 1 head romaine lettuce washed and chopped
- 2 clementines peeled and separated into segments
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cucumber sliced and quartered
- 1/4 cup wonton strips
- 1 tsp sesame seeds optional garnish
Dressing
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp tahini optional for creaminess
Instructions
- Mix ingredients under the dressing heading together, then prepare veggies.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over med-high heat, or preheat oven to 400 F. Add olive oil to skillet or brush salmon with it and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season salmon generously with salt, pepper and togarashi seasoning then bake for 7 minutes, or pan fry for 7 minutes.
- Remove salmon from heat and transfer to a plate, letting rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, divide lettuce and veggies among 4 salad bowls. Serve salmon overtop, garnishing with wonton strips and sesame seeds and pouring dressing overtop. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Add in more veggies like broccoli, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, celery or kalamata olives.
Use another homemade dressing like a Dijon vinaigrette.
Cook the salmon in a pan on the stovetop, bake it in the oven or make it in the air fryer.
Chop up the veggies, make the dressing and season the salmon a couple days in advance for easy prep the day-of.
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 1162mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 13742IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 4mg