Grilled Salmon Salad Recipe
A delightful Grilled Salmon Salad with a zesty Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing that brings out the flavors of the fresh ingredients.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice, more to taste
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 a jalapeno, sliced (more for more heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon honey, more to taste
- 1/2 cup cilantro, packed (tender stems OK)
For the Salad:
- 4 x 4-6 ounce pieces of salmon (or sub steelhead or ocean trout)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 5 ounces O Organics® baby arugula
- 3 Turkish cucumbers, sliced, salted
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 1/3 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- cilantro leaves for garnish
- Preheat the grill to med-high heat.
- Make the Dressing: Place all dressing ingredients except cilantro in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add cilantro and blend again. Adjust jalapeno, honey, and lime to taste.
- Grill: Brush salmon with olive oil, season with salt, chili powder, and cumin. Grill until desired doneness.
- Prepare Salad: Toss arugula, cucumber, and onions with dressing. Add avocado, tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, and Cotija cheese. Adjust seasoning.
- Assemble: Place salad on a platter, top with grilled salmon, remaining pumpkin seeds, Cotija cheese, and cilantro leaves. Serve.
Notes
- You can adjust the dressing’s spiciness by adding more or less jalapeno.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or toppings.
- Ensure the salmon is cooked through but still moist and flaky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Grilled Salmon Salad, Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, Healthy Salad Recipe