Herb-Crusted Salmon Salad (Printable)

Warm herb-crusted salmon served on fresh mixed greens with cherry tomatoes and a bright vinaigrette.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (5 oz each)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tsp Dijon mustard
04 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
07 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
08 - 1 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Salad

11 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1/2 English cucumber, sliced
14 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or almonds (optional)
16 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

→ Vinaigrette

17 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
18 - 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice
19 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
20 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
21 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create a herb paste.
03 - Arrange salmon fillets on the baking sheet and spread the herb paste evenly over the tops.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
05 - Combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, nuts, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
06 - Whisk extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
07 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
08 - Divide the salad among four plates and top each with a warm herb-crusted salmon fillet. Serve immediately.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The herb crust forms this incredible savory crust that keeps the salmon moist while adding a burst of fresh flavor
  • Everything can be prepped ahead except the actual baking so it works equally well for quick weeknights or relaxed Sunday lunches
02 -
  • Dry your salmon fillets thoroughly with paper towels before applying the herb paste or it will slide right off
  • Let the salmon rest for just 2 minutes after baking so the juices redistribute instead of running out onto your salad
03 -
  • Buy the best salmon you can find because when there are so few ingredients quality really matters
  • Mix your herbs the night before if you want to speed things up though they are best freshly chopped
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