Name: Smoked Salmon Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: Big handful of salad greens (arugula or spinach); Small handful of microgreens (optional); 6-7 slices wild salmon; 1 very large avocado (diced); 1/2 long English cucumber (sliced); 10 thin slices red onion or 2 green onion sprigs (chopped); 1 tbsp sesame seeds (better toasted); 2 tbsp apple cider (white vinegar); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; Ground black pepper (to taste)

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I am blown away by this Smoked Salmon Salad! It is simple, healthy and comes together in 5 minutes without cooking. So perfect for spring and summer!

For those days you want to use fresh salmon over this canned salmon salad or canned salmon cakes!

How to Make Smoked Salmon Avocado Salad

This smoked salmon avocado salad is light, looks impressive, and yet is one of the easiest lunches I ever made. Loaded with tons of greens, anti-inflammatory apple cider vinegar, and heart-healthy avocados.

All you have to do is fill up a large bowl with refrigerated and pantry ingredients. Barely toss its delicate ingredients, just slightly. And you have delicious light lunch or dinner in 5 minutes. Five!

As much as I love healthy Salmon-filled summer dishes like salmon burgers, grilled salmon, salmon stir-fry, and Cedar plank salmon – there’s nothing as simple or quick as this smoked salmon salad!

Ingredients

“Easy smoked salmon salad” suggests simple ingredients. And they are highly customizable. Use what you have. You know me. Or if you are new here, nice to meet you. I love garlic, dill and leftovers.:)

Spring mix, spinach or arugula
Smoked salmon
Cucumber or radishes
Avocado
Red onion or green onion
Olive oil, apple cider vinegar, pepper and sesame seeds.

1. Pile Up Greens High

Salad greens: Grab a medium bowl and pile up greens into it. A few handfuls. Spinach, baby kale, arugula or mixed spring mix works. Please try to buy organic as it is nearly impossible to wash off pesticides from delicate leaves.

Microgreens: I bought a bag of microgreens at my neighbourhood farm and became obsessed. What sold me most is that farmers are in their 90s. They still farm and have a clear mind like me. They eat a bag of greens a day. Is that the secret?!

Health benefits of microgreens include higher concentration of nutrients than mature vegetables and herbs. Very high in antioxidants, microgreens promote health and prevent disease (source). What are microgreens? Young vegetables or baby plants of many vegetables.

Tip: Look for a bag in refrigerated produce section that says “microgreens”.

2. Add Healthy Fats

Smoked salmon: Look for wild smoked salmon. Thankfully, smoked farmed salmon has become rare. But still please read the package to make sure it doesn’t say “Atlantic salmon”. I talk about the differences between the two in my very easy baked salmon recipe.

You can also use cooked salmon leftovers like this Thai sweet chili salmon, honey garlic salmon, Lime ginger salmon, teriyaki salmon – for more flavor!

Tip: Smoked salmon is pricey. Tear or cut salmon into smaller pieces to make it go further.

Avocado: Use 1-2 large avocados. I love size and creamy taste of Costco avocados. They are larger (it’s Costco size), so I used only 1. Avocado contains more potassium than bananas and is loaded with heart healthy monounsaturated fatty acids and fiber (source). You could always serve it alongside this healthy avocado salad, if preferred.

Then add cucumber for freshness and red onion for a zing.

3. Dress It Up

Oh my. I am a queen of pouring salad dressing on top of salad ingredients. No whisking in a separate bowl or don’t even mention a blender to me. It just won’t happen here.

2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil + 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar + a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper + toasted sesame seeds. Sushi restaurant has got nothing on us. OMG, so good!

What to Serve With?

Green salad with smoked salmon is perfect for a brunch like Mother’s Day or a baby shower. Or for Easter dinner. Or for lunch or light dinner. It’s just such a festive and fresh salad I crave in spring as it symbolizes that we survived cold dreary dark winter nights.

If you have a hungry man in the house like me, serve with quinoa or brown rice. Or I could see sweet corn as a source of complex carbs go so well with this smoky and fresh salad.

Just look at this bite of health on a fork! Enjoy!

More Light Salad Recipes

Avocado salad with only 3 ingredients.
Avocado egg salad
Creamy cucumber salad
Canned salmon salad – perfect for lunches!
Spinach salad you can make any time because so easy.
Corn avocado salad – summer in a bowl.

For more protein-rich salads, you might enjoy this healthy shrimp salad, shrimp avocado salad, tuna salad, Thai chicken salad, or even grilled chicken salad!

Smoked Salmon Salad

Simple and healthy Smoked Salmon Salad that comes together in 5 minutes without cooking.

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: North American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Servings: servings

Calories: 313kcal

Author: Olena Osipov

Ingredients

Big handful of salad greens arugula or spinach
Small handful of microgreens optional
6-7 slices wild salmon
1 very large avocado diced
1/2 long English cucumber sliced
10 thin slices red onion or 2 green onion sprigs chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds better toasted
2 tbsp apple cider white vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, add greens and salmon. To stretch salmon further, cut or tear into small pieces.
Add avocado, cucumber and red onion.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and pepper on top and drizzle vinegar and olive oil. Give a gentle toss and be blown away!

Store: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 12 hours.

Make Ahead: Assemble salad without vinegar and oil. Refrigerate covered for up to 24 hours. Dress and toss before serving.

Notes

What are microgreens? Young vegetables or baby plants of many vegetables. Health benefits of microgreens include higher concentration of nutrients than mature vegetables and herbs. Very high in antioxidants, microgreens promote health and prevent disease (source). Look for a bag in refrigerated produce section that says "microgreens".

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My name is Olena Osipov. I'm a mom to 2 boys, a wife to Alex and we reside on magical Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. This is our healthy family recipes blog. Originally from Ukraine, I grew up on real food. As an adult, I struggled with diets for years because none worked long-term. Now for over 10 years, I cook easy healthy meals for my family. I can help you with “What’s for dinner?” too.

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