Description
A refreshing and flavorful salmon salad perfect for a light meal or filling for sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ pounds salmon filet
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ½ lemon (zested and juiced, about ½ tablespoon of zest and 1 ½ tablespoons juice)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ½ small red onion (finely diced)
- 3 large radishes (grated)
- 2 stalks celery (small diced)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Prep the salmon. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon filet on top. Drizzle it with ½ tablespoon of olive oil, then season with 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Bake and flake the salmon. Bake the salmon for 16 to 18 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork. Once baked, let it cool to room temperature, then flake the salmon into chunks and place in a bowl. Chill the flaked salmon in the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Dice the vegetables. While the salmon is chilling, finely dice ½ small red onion, grate 3 large radishes, and small dice 2 stalks of celery. Add these fresh, crunchy vegetables to the bowl with the flaked salmon.
- Make the dressing. In a separate small bowl, combine ⅓ cup mayonnaise, the zest and juice of ½ lemon, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and 1 minced garlic clove. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix well until smooth.
- Stir it all together. Pour the dressing over the salmon and vegetable mixture, and gently stir to combine.
- Serve the salmon salad. Serve the salmon salad chilled straight out of the bowl, on butter lettuce leaves, or as a filling for a sandwich or wrap.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup