Description
Flavorful Lemon Dill Salmon & Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines flaky salmon with the zesty brightness of lemon and the aromatic notes of fresh dill. Served atop a colorful bed of mixed greens and juicy cherry tomatoes, this meal is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for a quick weekday dinner or an elegant gathering, this recipe promises to impress your guests and elevate your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and chopped dill.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets until they glisten.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon bakes, toss mixed greens with cherry tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl. Add olive oil and lemon juice as dressing just before serving.
- Serve the salmon warm over the salad and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg