Lemon Marinated Salmon Salad Recipe Video

Pairing citrus and salmon is always a great combination but when you marinate the salmon in lemon it turns into a great idea! You’ll find this salad served throughout the south of France all summer long!

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Salmon filet1 Pound (1 fillet)
 Lemon2 , juice extracted
 Extra virgin olive oil6 Tablespoon (2 tablespoon for salmon+ 6 tablespoon for vinaigrette)
 Baies roses1 Tablespoon
 Red wine vinegar3 Tablespoon (For vinaigrette)
 Shallot1 , finely minced (For vinaigrette)
 Freshly ground black pepper1⁄4 Teaspoon (For vinaigrette)
 Sea salt1⁄4 Teaspoon (For vinaigrette)
 Dijon mustard1 Teaspoon
 Chives/Thyme or fresh oregano2 Tablespoon, finely chopped
 Baby salad greens8 Ounce

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 627 Calories from Fat 330

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 36 g55.4%

Saturated Fat 4.7 g23.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 176.3 mg58.8%

Sodium 190.1 mg7.9%

Total Carbohydrates 6 g2.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 70 g140%

Vitamin A 64.9% Vitamin C 73.5%

Calcium 11.9% Iron 14.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Thinly slice the salmon on the diagonal, and place it on a serving tray, side by side.
2. Sprinkle lemon juice on top of salmon, to coat it nicely.
3. Drizzle olive oil on salmon slices.
4. Top it up with baies roses.
5. Cover tray with cling film, and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
6. For vinaigrette, in a bowl, add red wine vinegar, and shallots. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
7. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Stir until salt dissolves.
8. Insert Dijon mustard and whisk it well.
9. Gradually pour olive oil, whisking continuously. Taste and add another tablespoon olive oil, if necessary.
10. Add chives, and mix well.
11. In a large bowl, put baby salad greens. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of vinaigrette on it. Toss.

FINALIZING
12. On a serving platter, put salad, and top it up with marinated salmon.

SERVING
13. Serve lemon marinated salmon with vinaigrette.

TIPS
Salmon slices should not overlap when placed on the serving tray.
Pop the salmon fillet in freezer for 10-15 minutes. Chill fillets are easier to slice.
You can use 1-2 lemon in the dish, depending on how juicy they are.
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