Description
Mediterranean salmon salad combines fresh ocean flavors with zesty herbs and crisp vegetables. Mediterranean cuisine shines through this light, protein-packed dish that invites you to savor each refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) salmon (canned or freshly cooked)
Vegetables:
- 1/2 small red onion, diced small
- 1 stalk celery, diced
Seasonings and Dressing:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise (light or regular)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) dried dill)
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the foundational components by finely chopping red onion and celery into uniform, delicate pieces ensuring consistent texture throughout the salad.
- Process the salmon carefully, draining canned variety thoroughly or flaking freshly cooked salmon into gentle, bite-sized fragments. Ensure no bones or skin remain if desired.
- Transfer salmon, onion, and celery into a spacious mixing vessel, maintaining a light, airy composition that preserves the delicate protein structure.
- Craft the dressing by whisking mayonnaise, zesty lemon juice, fragrant fresh dill, precise salt measurements, and cracked black pepper in a separate container.
- Taste the dressing, adjusting seasoning with additional lemon juice to enhance brightness and create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Gently fold the dressing into the salmon mixture, using careful, delicate motions to prevent breaking down the salmon’s tender texture.
- Refrigerate the salad for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify, creating a more complex and refined taste experience.
- Serve chilled, ensuring the salad maintains its light, fresh characteristics and optimal temperature for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize salmon choice between canned or freshly cooked, ensuring maximum flavor and texture flexibility.
- Cool salmon completely before mixing to maintain delicate flake structure and prevent soggy texture.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra chopped herbs like parsley or chives for vibrant color and fresh taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg