Go Back
+ servings
Print
grilled salmon with dijon

Healthy Citrus Salmon Salad

You will enjoy this delicious salad plate with veggies, citrus salmon and salad

Course Healthy Dinner
Cuisine American
About Citrus Salmon Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 381 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

Dijon Citrus Vinaigrette:

  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large lemon juiced to yield 3 T. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 3 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
  • salt & pepper to Taste

Grilled Salmon:

  • 4 4 oz. Salmon filets, with skin so that it is crispy when cooked
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • salt & black pepper to taste

Healthy Salad

  • 3 cups mixed salad greens, torn into bite size pieces
  • 1 medium avocado, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced radishes
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • black Sesame seeds, to taste

Salad Dressing

  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 large lemon, juiced
  • salt & pepper to Taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dijon citrus vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, 3 T. lemon juice, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl. Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Season salmon filets with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon 1 tablespoon of Dijon citrus vinaigrette over each piece of salmon. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, arrange lettuce, avocado, radishes, dill, cucumber on serving plates. Set aside.
  4. Heat one tablespoon olive oil in stove-top grill pan over medium heat. Add salmon filets and cook 3-5 minutes per side to desired degree of doneness.
  5. Add one salmon filet to each salad plate. Add a few dollops of salad dressing to each salad.
  6. Sprinkle each salad with blue cheese and sesame seeds.
  7. Lightly drizzle salmon (and salad) with additional Dijon Citrus Vinaigrette, if desired
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Citrus Salmon Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 24g
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 164mg7%
Potassium 480mg14%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 820IU16%
Vitamin C 39mg47%
Calcium 94mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.