Best Summer Salmon Salad Recipes

SUMMER BERRY SALAD WITH SALMON

Steps:

• Combine lettuce, salmon, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries in a large bowl and toss gently to combine.
• Drizzle salad with dressing and toss gently to coat.

10-MINUTE SALMON, COUSCOUS AND SUMMER ZUCCHINI NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• For the couscous: Combine the couscous, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a couple of grinds of pepper in a large heatproof bowl and stir well to combine. Pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water over the couscous and immediately cover tightly with plastic wrap. After 10 minutes, uncover, fluff well with a fork and stir in the pistachios, mint and scallions.
• For the zucchini noodle salad: Meanwhile, put the zucchini noodles in a colander set over a bowl and toss well with 1 teaspoon salt. Let sit until the zucchini has softened and purged some moisture, about 5 minutes. Press well to expel any extra moisture and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the tomatoes, feta, corn, basil, olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the salmon: Put the salmon on a microwave-safe plate, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt. Spread with the chile spread and cover with another microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes depending on your microwave.

SUMMER SALAD WITH CUMIN-CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat a non-stick skillet, add pine nuts and stir until toasty, about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, place all salad ingredients (reserve half of the cilantro and half of the pine nuts for garnish).
• In a separate bowl, stir dressing ingredients together.
• In a bowl, combine cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Cut salmon in 8 strips and coat with spices. Grill (or sear in a non-stick skillet brushed with canola oil) until crusty.
• Toss salad and dressing; divide on plates. Top with salmon and reserved cilantro and pine nuts.

SUMMER CORN, TOMATO, AND SALMON SALAD WITH ZA'ATAR DRESSING

Steps:

• Generously salt a large pot of water (it should taste like the ocean). Thinly slice half of 1 lemon and add to water along with garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then let boil at least 3 minutes and up to 10 to infuse water.
• Meanwhile, whisk oil, 3 Tbsp. lemon juice, 4 tsp. za'atar, and 1 tsp. salt in a small bowl.
• Add corn to boiling water and cook until bright yellow and tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Reduce heat to low, gently add salmon, and poach just until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board with a slotted spoon or spatula and flake into chunks.
• Meanwhile, slice corn off cob into a large bowl. Add tomatoes and onion, then toss with 1/2 cup dressing.
• Add flaked salmon to corn mixture and toss very gently just to coat with dressing. Transfer to a serving platter or divide among plates. Top with arugula, then drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve with additional za'atar alongside.

SEARED SUMMER SALMON SALAD

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.

NORTHWEST SUMMER SALAD WITH SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• In a glass jar, shake the citronette ingredients. Can be made ahead. Let stand at room temperature until ready to use. In a large mixing bowl, toss the first 7 ingredients with a small amount of the citronette. (Too much will wilt the salad.) Carefully, arrange the tossed ingredients on a large platter. Scatter avocado, blueberries, lemon zest, and edamame on top. Sprinkle well with Kosher salt. Add flaked smoked salmon, crumbled feta, and toasted almonds. Sprinkle liberally with coarse ground black pepper. Put remaining citronette in a small bowl or pitcher. Serve plattered salad with citronette,lemon wedges, and additional Kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper.

SUMMER SALMON AND SLAW SALAD

Steps:

• Combine cabbage and peppers in large bowl. Combine dressing ingredients and whisk to blend. Pour three fourths of dressing over slaw mixture and set aside in refrigerator. Stir together mustard, pepper sauce, cumin and black pepper and rub over flesh side of salmon (if salmon is skinless, rub on both sides.) Preheat very heavy skillet over high heat. Add olive oil to pan, and add salmon, seasoned side down. Sear for about 10 minutes. Turn salmon over, turn heat down to low-medium and cover pan. Continue to cook until salmon is cooked throughout and begins to flake. (10 to 15 minutes) Remove skin, and set salmon aside to cool to room temperature. To serve, divide slaw mixture on four individual plates and place chunks of salmon on top. Drizzle salmon with remaining dressing.

SUMMER SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Slice avocado in half lengthwise. Brush about 1/4 teaspoon of the lemon juice on one half set aside. Dice remaining avocado and place in a medium bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice. Add cucumber, green pepper, salad dressing, green onion, dill weed, salt and pepper. Toss until all ingredients are coated. Coarsely break up salmon and gently stir into vegetable mixture set aside.2. Slice remaining avocado half. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice.3. Line salad plates with romaine lettuce. Coarsely chop additional leaves to make about 1 1/2 cups. Place 1/2 cup on each plate. Spoon on salmon mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Garnish with avocado slices, tomato, mushrooms and olives.