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Salmon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette! This is my go-to salad recipe. I make this all the time and change it up based on what I have.
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Salmon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Main or Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked salmon, Dijon vinaigrette, salmon salad
Servings: 1

Ingredients

For the Dijon vinaigrette:

  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup olive oil  extra virgin
  • 1/2 tablespoon shallots finely minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the salmon:

  • 1 salmon filet
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning from Penzeys Spices*
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper

For the salad:

  • 2 to 3 cups crisp romaine lettuce chopped
  • assorted bell peppers chopped
  • 2 mini cucumbers chopped
  • 1 large carrot peeled and chopped
  • 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 avocado diced
  • pecans chopped for garnish

Instructions

For the Dijon vinaigrette:

  • Add the Dijon mustard to your bowl or jar, add the apple cider vinegar and slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Occasionally, I like to mix in minced shallots and/or grated parmesan cheese for more flavor! Add and mix in if using.

For the salmon:

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Prep and line a baking sheet. If desired, pat your salmon filet gently with a paper towel. Lightly drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil, season with lemon pepper seasoning from Penzeys Spices and some smoked paprika.
  • Bake in the oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of your salmon filet. Remove from oven.
    Want to AIR FRY the salmon instead? Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees and air fry for 4 to 6 minutes, checking the salmon after 4 minutes.

For the salad:

  • Toss together all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Distribute salad to a plate or bowl. Place the baked salmon on top of the salad. Drizzle the Dijon vinaigrette dressing over the top. Sometimes, I like to add more chopped pecans for added crunch! Enjoy!

Notes

*If you can't find this seasoning, another seasoning that I love for baked salmon is the Chile Lime Seasoning Blend from Trader Joe's. I drizzle olive oil, season with salt and pepper and add the Chile Lime Seasoning Blend from Trader Joe's before baking.