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Published: March 21, 2019 Last Modified: March 21, 2019 By Sara 26 Comments

Greek Salmon Salad

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This Greek salmon salad is seared salmon fillets with cucumber, tomato, olives, red onion, avocado and feta cheese, all tossed in a garlic and herb dressing. A lighter meal option that’s fresh, colorful and totally delicious!

I love a good main course salad, it’s a great way to get your protein and veggies all in one place. I often make Tuscan kale salad, avocado tuna salad or this salmon salad when I’m looking for a lunch that won’t weigh me down.

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Salmon salad made with seared salmon fillets, vegetables, avocado olives and feta cheese.

There’s nothing better than a good Greek salad, and when you add salmon to the mix, you end up with a dish that tastes like it came from a restaurant! This salmon salad is packed with flavor and it’s an easy lunch or dinner that you can feel good about eating.

How do you make salmon salad?

This recipe starts with fresh salmon fillets, which are coated in seasoning and seared until browned. While the salmon is cooking, I chop up an assortment of vegetables and make the dressing. The salmon goes over a bed of lettuce along with the vegetables, avocado and feta cheese. Pour the dressing over the top, then serve!

Seared salmon fillets in a skillet.

Tips for salmon salad

  • This salad tastes best with fresh, wild-caught salmon if you have that available in your local store. I’ve also made it with Atlantic farmed salmon with great results. In a pinch, you could use frozen or canned salmon.
  • You can serve the salad with whole fillets over the top as shown in the photos, or you can cut your cooked salmon fillets into smaller bite sized pieces.
  • I prefer to use fresh dill in this recipe. If you don’t have dill on hand, other great choices are parsley, chives or basil.

Salmon fillets on lettuce with tomatoes, feta cheese, avocado, olives, cucumbers and herbs.

Can you eat salmon cold?

You can absolutely eat cooked salmon hot, room temperature, or cold. For this salad, I prefer to eat the salmon at room temperature as hot salmon will wilt the lettuce. I’ve also made this salad with cold salmon and it’s fabulous.

Salmon fillets on top of greens with dressing being poured over the top.

How long does salmon salad last in the fridge?

The components of this salad will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. If you’re trying to make this salad in advance, I recommend keeping everything separate, then add them all together with the dressing at the last minute when you’re ready to eat.

Is salmon healthy?

Salmon is a great choice for a healthy diet. It’s high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Salmon is full of vitamins and minerals including Vitamin B12, potassium and selenium. Salmon is also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids which have numerous health benefits.

A fork cutting into a salmon fillet in Greek salmon salad.

Salmon salad variations

While I most often make this recipe as written, sometimes I swap out ingredients to change things up a bit!

  • Peppers: You can substitute roasted red peppers for the green bell peppers.
  • Cheese: Try shaved parmesan or goat cheese instead of feta.
  • Protein: This salad is also great with shrimp, chicken, or a seared white fish such as cod or trout.
  • Vegetables: You can add other vegetables to the mix such as marinated artichoke hearts or shaved fennel.

I just can’t get enough of this salmon salad! I find myself making it all the time when I want to eat healthier. The flavor combination just can’t be beat.

More fabulous salad ideas

  • Mediterranean Farro Salad
  • Creamy Cucumber Salad
  • BBQ Chicken Salad
  • Antipasto Salad
  • Pesto Pasta Salad
Salmon salad made with seared salmon fillets, vegetables, avocado olives and feta cheese.
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Salmon Salad

This Greek salmon salad is seared salmon fillets with cucumber, tomato, olives, red onion, avocado and feta cheese, all tossed in a garlic and herb dressing. A lighter meal option that's fresh, colorful and totally delicious!
Course Salad
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 405kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 1 pound salmon fillets 3-4 ounces each
  • 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber quartered and sliced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill minced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 avocado peeled, pitted and sliced

For the dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season the salmon fillets with the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • Heat the 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large pan over high heat.
  • Add the salmon and cook for 4-6 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through.
  • While the salmon is cooking, place the lettuce, tomato, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta, dill and bell pepper in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine. Arrange the avocado over the top.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing.
  • Let the salmon cool for 5-7 minutes. Place the salmon fillets over the lettuce mixture. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 1078mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4765IU | Vitamin C: 21.1mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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    Comments

    1. LYNDA LEE says

      April 12, 2020 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This was REALLY, REALLY good. This was Easter Sunday dinner.

      Suggestions: If each person is adding the dressing instead of tossing the dressing with all of the greens, double the dressing recipe. Whatever you do don’t use bottled dressing with this–at least not the first time.

      Reply
    2. J Johnson says

      March 3, 2020 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight for the first time! Fairly easy…cleaning and chopping veggies took the longest. Made with a loaf of crispy Italian bread! Everything looked gorgeous!
      My husband that doesn’t favor salmon said he would oay to eat this at a restaurant!!!!! He loved it!!!!!!!!

      It was that good!!!!!!
      Thank you for the recipe!😍

      Reply
    3. Connie says

      March 25, 2019 at 11:29 pm

      Your salmon makes the dish right here! Absolutely beautiful and look so tasty! Man, looking at this more is making me want to make some right now. Ha!

      Reply
    4. Emman Damian says

      March 25, 2019 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      I love salmon so definitely I’ll get this one or make my own. It’s so healthy too.

      Reply
    5. Porsha Carr says

      March 24, 2019 at 8:23 am

      5 stars
      Wow it would take me forever to cook something so pretty and yummy

      Reply
    6. Kristine Nicole Alessandra says

      March 24, 2019 at 7:47 am

      5 stars
      I am adding this to our menu plan for next week. Salmon is a great source of omega 3 oils – good for the heart! Thanks for giving me a new way to prepare this delicious fish!

      Reply
    7. Megha says

      March 24, 2019 at 7:21 am

      The presentation is mind blowing. I am a pure veg but i shall definitely share it with my friends who love salmon.

      Reply
    8. Annemarie LeBlanc says

      March 24, 2019 at 4:52 am

      5 stars
      Looks like a really flavorful meal. I will add this to my menu plan for next week. Salmon is a really tasty and healthy kind of fish. We have it as often as possible.

      Reply
    9. Kylee says

      March 23, 2019 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      Love healthy recipes like this, perfect for summer!

      Reply
    10. Beth Pierce says

      March 23, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      What a great lunch or dinner! Salmon is one of my favorite fish; this is perfect for spring!

      Reply
    11. Wendy Polisi says

      March 23, 2019 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      what a delicious and filling salad. Not to mention a healthy dinner that won’t leave you wanting more.

      Reply
    12. Bill Sweeney says

      March 23, 2019 at 11:29 am

      5 stars
      Greek flavors have always ranked high on my taste buds. I’ve never thought of making a salad using salmon! Excellent recipe!

      Reply
    13. Rosey says

      March 23, 2019 at 10:26 am

      I think I would definitely try the marinated artichoke hearts in it. This does sound delicious.

      Reply
    14. Heather says

      March 23, 2019 at 9:45 am

      I’m really into greek foods so I absolutely have to try this dish! Yum!

      Reply
    15. Stacy Liz says

      March 23, 2019 at 8:27 am

      5 stars
      This is something I have to try! Looks good. We eat salmon weekly in my household, but I usually go back and forth between 2 different recipes. It’s about time I change it up! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    16. CherishingFlo says

      March 23, 2019 at 7:30 am

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious! I do love salmon and I am definitely going to try salmon salad!

      Reply
    17. artchee says

      March 23, 2019 at 4:49 am

      5 stars
      I love salmon grilled or pan-fried. I’ver never tried them together with veggies as salad combo before.

      Reply
    18. Theresa says

      March 22, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      I’ve been trying to stick with the Mediterranean Diet this year, and this fits in perfectly with helping me keep those healthy eating goals. I can’t wait to try this Salmon Salad!

      Reply
      • Judy says

        September 13, 2019 at 8:32 pm

        5 stars
        I served this at my book club lunch and got rave reviews! I sliced the avocados and offered as a topping dish so they wouldn’t get lost and mushy in the salad. Served with crusty multigrain bread and it was delicious. Felt like we were eating a healthy dish so I splurged with a decadent dessert. Wonderful flavors with perfectly cooked salmon steaks.

        Reply
    19. Snehal says

      March 22, 2019 at 10:54 am

      I enjoy making and eating salads. I am yet to try this Greek salmon salad yet. All the pics got me drooling! 😍😊

      Reply
    20. Stacie says

      March 22, 2019 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      That sounds so good! I love salmon, and I love the flavors of Greek food. This is absolutely perfect for me.

      Reply
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