Best 8 Seared Salmon Salad Recipes

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Seared salmon salad is a delectable and nutritious dish that combines the rich flavors of seared salmon, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. This versatile salad can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a hearty dinner, or as a refreshing side dish. The searing of the salmon adds a smoky and slightly crispy texture to the fish, while the vegetables provide a colorful and crunchy contrast. The dressing, typically made with a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices, adds a tangy and flavorful touch to the salad. This recipe provides detailed instructions for preparing all components of the salad, including the searing of the salmon, the preparation of the vegetables, and the making of the dressing. Additionally, it offers variations and serving suggestions to customize the salad according to personal preferences and dietary restrictions.

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SEARED SALMON WITH CITRUS AND ARUGULA SALAD



Seared Salmon With Citrus and Arugula Salad image

Bursting with color and bright, bold flavors, this simple recipe makes an elegant main course for a dinner party, or a welcome diversion from your go-to weeknight salmon. The technique of cooking salmon in a cast-iron skillet creates a beautifully golden-brown sear and crispy skin. For best results, make this recipe during the cold weather months, when citrus fruit is at its best.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, seafood, appetizer, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallot (from 1 large shallot)
1 small grapefruit
2 to 3 navel oranges, blood oranges or Cara Cara oranges, or a combination (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
2 to 3 ounces baby arugula (about 4 cups)
1/2 medium fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and very thinly sliced crosswise
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup shelled, roasted salted or unsalted pistachios, chopped

Steps:

  • Make the glaze for the salmon: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil with the orange juice, mustard, half the chopped garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • Make the salad dressing: In another small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil with the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir in the shallots and the remaining garlic, then set aside.
  • Using a small serrated knife, peel the grapefruit and oranges and trim to remove any remaining pith. Slice all the peeled fruit crosswise into thin circles (no larger than 1/2-inch thick); remove the seeds and set aside.
  • Heat a 12-inch cast-iron or heavy stainless-steel skillet over medium-high until it's extremely hot (a drop of water flicked onto the pan should turn to steam almost immediately), about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels, brush both sides with olive oil, and season all over with salt and pepper.
  • When the pan is ready, cook the salmon fillets skin-side down over medium-high without moving until the salmon skin releases easily from the pan, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a pair of tongs or a spatula, wiggle the fillets to loosen the skin from the bottom of the pan, then carefully flip. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the salmon is cooked through but still slightly rare in the center, 4 to 5 more minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
  • Transfer to a rimmed plate or serving dish, and brush the glaze all over the salmon, making sure to coat the fillets.
  • Combine the arugula and fennel in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Add the avocado, citrus rounds and pistachios, and toss gently. Transfer to a shallow serving bowl or platter and serve alongside the salmon.

SESAME SEARED SALMON SALAD



Sesame Seared Salmon Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Time P1DT30m

Yield 1 to 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

4 ounces soy sauce
1 ounce sesame oil, plus more for frying
4 ounces rice wine vinegar
1 orange, juiced
1 (5-ounce) salmon fillet
Nonstick cooking spray
1 ounce black sesame seeds
1 ounce white sesame seeds
4 ounces miso paste
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 cup rice wine vinegar
3 cups olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Salt and pepper
1/2 ounce olive oil
1/2 ounce sesame oil
1/2 ounce soy sauce
1 zucchini, cut into julienne
1 yellow squash, cut into julienne
1 carrot, cut into julienne
12 ounces baby field greens
1 plum tomato, sliced
2 ounces toasted cashews
1/2 ounce sweet soy sauce

Steps:

  • For the salmon: Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and fresh orange juice in a shallow dish. Add the salmon and marinate for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix the sesame seeds together. Dredge 1 side of the salmon in the sesame seeds and pan sear the seeded side only. In a saute pan over high heat, add a touch of sesame oil and sear the fillet in the middle of the pan until you smell the sesame seeds cooking, about15 seconds. Flip to the other side and cook for 10 seconds. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and cook until desired doneness, 6 to 10 minutes.
  • For the vinaigrette: In a food processor, blend the miso paste with the sesame oil and rice wine vinegar. Slowly add the olive oil, soy sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • For the vegetables: In a skillet over medium-high, saute the zucchini, yellow squash, and carrot in the olive oil, sesame oil, and soy sauce for about 45 seconds.
  • For the salad: In a large bowl, toss the greens with 2 ounces of the miso-soy vinaigrette and arrange on a plate. Place the stir-fried vegetables on top. Sprinkle with the cashews and tomato slices. Arrange the salmon on top and drizzle with a little sweet soy sauce.

PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH KALE AND APPLE SALAD



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The star of this dish is the kale salad. It's crunchy, tangy and sweet!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Four 5-ounce center-cut salmon fillets (about 1-inch thick)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt
1 bunch kale, ribs removed, leaves very thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
1/4 cup dates
1 Honeycrisp apple
1/4 cup finely grated pecorino
3 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
Freshly ground black pepper
4 whole wheat dinner rolls

Steps:

  • Bring the salmon to room temperature 10 minutes before cooking.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the kale, toss to coat and let stand 10 minutes.
  • While the kale stands, cut the dates into thin slivers and the apple into matchsticks. Add the dates, apples, cheese and almonds to the kale. Season with pepper, toss well and set aside.
  • Sprinkle the salmon all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Raise the heat to medium-high. Place the salmon, skin-side up in the pan. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 4 minutes. Turn the fish over with a spatula, and cook until it feels firm to the touch, about 3 minutes more.
  • Divide the salmon, salad and rolls evenly among four plates.

SEARED SALMON WITH 3 BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15-ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 lemons, juiced
1 good bunch scallions, finely sliced
1 small bunch parsley, leaves finely chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 (6 to 8-ounce) salmon fillets
Ground cumin
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place all 3 kinds of beans in large mixing bowl and toss with remaining ingredients. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Season salmon with cumin, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place salmon skin side down in skillet and cook until skin is crisp and golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn fillets over and cook until medium rare, about 3 more minutes.
  • Serve salmon with salad.

SEARED SALMON SALAD



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Make and share this Seared Salmon Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (4 ounce) skinless salmon fillet, 3/4 inch thick (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups torn mixed greens
1/4 cup matchstick sized strips jicama
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup bottled original-style buttermilk ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • Thaw fish if frozen.
  • Rinse fish; pat dry.
  • Sprinkle fish lightly with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the ground cumin.
  • In a medium nonstick skillet heat olive or cooking oil over medium high heat; add fish.
  • Cook fish on one side for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden.
  • Turn carefully.
  • Cook for 4 to 5 minutes more or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, divide greens, jicama and olives among 2 salad plates.
  • Set aside.
  • To serve place 1 fish fillet atop greens on each plate.
  • Combine salad dressing and remaining cumin; drizzle atop salmon.

SEARED SUMMER SALMON SALAD



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My children just love tuna salad, but I needed something to do with the salmon I had in the fridge and I hate mayo. So, this was my compromise. This recipe is easy and will keep them coming back for seconds.

Provided by Nikol D S Hasler

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Salmon Salad Recipes

Time 52m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ (16 ounce) package campanelle pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 (3 ounce) fillets salmon fillets
2 cups frozen peas
1 cup diced sugar snap peas
1 cup sliced green onions
¼ cup stone-ground mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh dill, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook campanelle in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add salmon; cook until browned and flaking apart, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Transfer salmon fillets to a bowl with pan drippings. Pour frozen peas on top; let thaw as salmon cools, about 10 minutes. Add campanelle pasta, sugar snap peas, green onions, mustard, lemon juice, and dill; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 440.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SEARED SALMON WITH SMOKY SQUASH SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Seared Salmon With Smoky Squash Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: garlic, maple syrup, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, salmon fillet, canola oil, chickpeas, olive oil, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, black pepper, ground cumin, salt, cayenne, cinnamon, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, tahini, maple syrup, garlic, lemon juice, kale, barley, shallots, chopped pecans

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
6 oz salmon fillet, 6 fillets, skin on, patted dry
2 tablespoons canola oil
15 oz chickpeas, 2 cans, drained, rinsed and dried
½ cup olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon cayenne
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup tahini
¼ cup maple syrup
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
½ cup lemon juice
1 lb kale, stemmed and sliced
2 cups barley, cooked
2 shallots, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic, maple syrup, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Brush the marinade over the salmon fillets. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the smoked paprika, turmeric, pepper, cumin, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon. Toss to combine. Set aside.
  • Add the butternut squash and sweet potatoes to a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Bake for 1 hour, or until the vegetables are soft.
  • Pour the spiced chickpeas onto a second sheet pan and spread out into an even layer. Toss to coat. Bake for 40 minutes, or until chickpeas are browned and crispy.
  • In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the tahini, maple syrup, garlic, lemon juice, remaining ¼ cup of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk well.
  • In a large bowl, add the chopped kale, roasted squash and sweet potatoes, barley, roasted chickpeas, shallot, pecans, and tahini dressing. Toss to combine.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In batches, sear the salmon skin-side down for 3 minutes, then flip and cook on the other side for 3 minutes.
  • Arrange the salad on a platter and top with the seared salmon.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 15 grams

SPINACH SALAD WITH PAN SEARED SALMON



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This spinach salad is delightful. The seared salmon pairs well with the spinach salad and the light Bleu cheese dressing. Although the seasoning in the salmon is minimal, it's delicious. The salad dressing is creamy and loaded with Bleu cheese flavor, but it's not heavy. Adding the toasted walnuts gives the savory salad some...

Provided by Pat DiMercurio

Categories     Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 20

BLEU CHEESE DRESSING
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp fat-free Greek yogurt, plain unflavored
1 Tbsp low fat mayo
2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
2 Tbsp fat-free milk
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/4 tsp dried thyme
3 Tbsp low fat Bleu cheese crumbles
SALAD
4 c baby spinach
4 fresh mushrooms, button or crimini
1 egg, hard boiled
1/4 c walnuts, toasted
8 oz wild caught Alaskan salmon
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
salt and pepper, to taste
smoked paprika, optional

Steps:

  • 1. To make the dressing: whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • 2. Put spinach in a large bowl.
  • 3. Slice the mushrooms and add to the spinach.
  • 4. Toss with the dressing, using about half. If the salad looks too dry add more dressing.
  • 5. Heat a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. Cut the salmon into two pieces. Brush lightly with EVOO and season with salt, pepper, and a little smoked paprika if you have it.
  • 6. Place the salmon into the skillet and sear on both sides, 3 minutes on each side, or to your preference.
  • 7. Remove from pan and place on a cutting board.
  • 8. Plate the salad onto two dinner plates.
  • 9. Slice the egg with an egg slicer or with a small knife and place on the side of the salad as a garnish. Use half of the egg for each plate.
  • 10. Sprinkle half the walnuts on top of each salad.
  • 11. Cut the salmon filets on an angle into strips with a sharp knife. Using the side of the knife lift the salmon and fan over the salad.
  • 12. Drizzle any left over dressing over the top of the fish. Serve with warm rolls or garlic bread.

Tips:

  • Choose the right salmon. Look for wild-caught salmon that is sustainably sourced. Farmed salmon can also be a good option, but it is important to choose a brand that uses high-quality feed and farming practices.
  • Cook the salmon properly. Salmon is a delicate fish, so it is important to cook it carefully. The best way to cook salmon is to sear it in a hot pan until it is cooked through. For tips on how to sear salmon, visit our blog post here.
  • Use fresh, seasonal ingredients. The best salads are made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. This means using vegetables that are in season and at their peak of flavor. You can also use herbs and spices to add flavor to your salad. A simple vinaigrette dressing is a great way to enhance the flavors of your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a salmon salad. You can use different types of greens, vegetables, and dressings. You can also add other ingredients, such as nuts, seeds, or cheese. The possibilities are endless, so don't be afraid to experiment and find your favorite salmon salad recipe.

Conclusion:

Salmon salad is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins. If you are looking for a new salad recipe to try, we encourage you to give our seared salmon salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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