Greek Salmon Salad is buttery salmon, tangy feta dill dressing, a big bowl of fresh greens come together to create the most flavorful salad ever!
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For this salmon salad recipe we have buttery salmon, a tangy feta dill dressing, and a lovely bowl of fresh greens and veggies. This collection of tangy, creamy wonderful is full of flavor, easy to make, and takes no time to throw together. It's so good you'll want to create this bowl of deliciousness all the time! And, did I mention it all comes together in about 30 minutes?!
Make this Greek salmon salad for an easy lunch or for your weekly meal preps. However, it's pretty (and tasty) enough for company. I would have no problem serving this Greek Salmon Salad for a dinner party with a lovely crusty bread to get any last bits of dressing off of the plate!
My Opinion on Buying Salmon
Fresh is best. I know you can get frozen salmon filets at the grocery store and Costco or Sam's. I just do not like them. I've tried all the varieties, in all of the places, and I just can't. When cooked, if feel like it turns to cat food. That's my professional opinion.
When buying salmon, go directly to the fish monger or seafood counter and buy the fresh filets. Avoid farm raised if possible. This way, you'll get that buttery wonderful result that makes salmon the incredible fish it is. Nobody got time for cat food salad. Nobody.
I even have an entire blog post dedicated to one of our favorite proteins - Simple Oven Baked Salmon. You should check it out!
How To Make It
One of the true beauties of this Greek salmon salad is its simplicity. While the salmon roasts in the oven, the dressing is mixed, and the veggies chopped. This recipe easily comes together in 25-30 minutes. It's perfect for those busy days and for when you want something super healthy, but delicious and satisfying.
I'll give you the brief rundown here, but the specifics will live in the recipe card below.
Simply:
- Roast the salmon.
- Make the dressing.
- Gather and assemble the greens and salad components.
- Drizzle with the dressing and enjoy!
Try this Greek salmon salad once and you'll fall in love. It has all the making of a wonderfully delicious, yet perfectly filling salad you'll make again and again!
Variations and Substitutions
- If you don't like salmon, no worries at all! Chicken or shrimp would be a great protein substitutions. Grilled steak would be wonderful here, too. And, if you're vegetarian, toss in some roasted chickpeas!
- Feel free to add extra toppings to this Greek salmon salad recipe. I don't think you can go wrong but soft-boiled eggs or your favorite nuts would be awesome! Roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) would also give great crunch. Peperoncinis would add a nice bite and avocado pieces would make this salad even more rich and creamy!
- I love the tang of feta, but if feta isn't your thing, feel free to try something different! I think crumbled goat cheese would be a great option. However, if you're not a big fan of cheese at all, skip it! This dressing without the cheese will still be awesome - think a very herbaceous ranch.
- Make this Greek salmon salad spicy. Add spicy pickled peppers, jalapeño stuffed olives, or some Calabrian chilis!
Tips and Tricks
- Enjoy this Greek salmon salad with warm salmon or cold. Either way is fantastic!
- Don't overcook your salmon. It can become quite fishy and that's not tasty.
- Use the leftover salad dressing for a veggie dip or sandwich spread.
- About 30 minutes before you are ready to put your salmon in the oven, remove it from the fridge. Allowing the salmon to not be super cold helps the proteins in the fish to cook more evenly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe gluten and/or dairy-free?
My Greek Salmon Salad is gluten-free. No need to worry about that.
To make this recipe dairy-free, use your favorite DF Greek yogurt and your favorite crumbly dairy-free cheese instead of the feta. Just a few simple swaps and you'll have an amazing result!
Greek Salmon Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1 lb salmon filets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dill Feta Dressing
- ½ cup full fat greek yogurt
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 oz feta, crumbled
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
- 3 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
Salad
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 Persian or snacking cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup kalamata olives
Instructions
Salmon
- Drizzle salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in a preheated 300° oven for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until flakey, yet still buttery soft.
Dill Feta Dressing
- Mix all dressing ingredients together and set aside.
Salad
- Toss salad ingredients to combine.
- To the salad, add the salmon and drizzle with the dill feta dressing. Add extra feta and garnishes to your heart's desire and enjoy!
Nutrition
Storage Instructions
I would only prepare the amount of salad you will consume in one sitting. Store the Greek salmon salad components separately until you're ready to use them. It might get a wee bit soggy otherwise. Stored separately, this salad will stay good up to 3 days.
Thank you!
I am so incredibly happy that you are here! I hope you try my Greek Salmon Salad recipe and fall in love with it. If you make this recipe, please share and tag me on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok!
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-Rufus
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Joli Martin says
This is SO good and SO easy!!!…the dressing is delicious….especially when combined with the flavors of the other toppings! Definitely a keeper!
Rufus says
Thank you so much, Joli! I'm so glad you liked it!