This Easy Balsamic Salmon Salad is the perfect meal for something a little light, simple to prepare, and full of flavor. Perfectly baked salmon is topped with a delicious dressing and then served atop a salad with the same delicious dressing.
INGREDIENTS :
Salmon:
4 salmon portions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Balsamic Dressing:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 tablespoons dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salad:
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 medium cucumber diced
1 pint grape tomatoes halved
1/2 small red onion sliced
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
INSTRUCTIONS :
1.Preheat an oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2.Season the salmon portions with salt and pepper and place in the prepared baking dish.
3.In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. This mixture will serve as both the seasoning on the salmon and the dressing for the salad.
4.Drizzle 1/3rd of the dressing onto the salmon and bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
5.Meanwhile, toss together the romaine lettuce, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onion slices, olives, and feta cheese.
6.Serve salad greens topped with a portion of salmon, either whole or chopped, and drizzle with more dressing.
