21 Best Salmon Salad Recipes to Keep You Fresh & Healthy

The Zingy Salmon & Brown Rice Salad is a visually appealing dish with vegetables like bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. If you are looking for a hearty and healthy meal,  this salad is a perfect match for your cravings. This dish is loaded with necessary vitamins, protein, minerals, and fibers. This meal is not only delicious but a balanced dish for every occasion. The ingredients you need are 200g brown basmati rice, 200g frozen soya beans, defrosted, salmon fillets, a small bunch of spring onions, sliced, cucumber, a small bunch of coriander, roughly chopped, zest and juice 1 lime, red chili, diced, deseeded, and light soy sauce.  You can cook the salmon however you prefer - it could be poached, fried, and grilled.

The Warm salad of chargrilled courgettes & salmon is the perfect combination of chargrilled courgettes with the rich, tender flakes of perfectly cooked salmon. This delicious salad can be dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Nutritional Facts (per serving): Calories: 350, Protein: 30g, Fat: 20g, Carbohydrates: 10g, Fiber: 4g, Vitamin C: 35% DV, Vitamin A: 25% DV, Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 2000mg. The ingredients you need are 4 tbsp fruity olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, dried herbes de Provence, garlic clove, crushed, 8 baby courgettes (200g pack), each cut in half lengthways, 2 pieces of skinless salmon fillets (total weight about 280g/10oz), each cut into 3 strips, 85g bag herb salad, to serve, fruity olive oil, grainy mustard, and chopped fresh tarragon. You can serve the dish with roasted potatoes, hot cooked rice, crusty bread slices, and steamed asparagus. 

If you want to give your immune system a boost then the Warm Asian Salmon Salad is a super-healthy choice for you. One of the best salads I ever had. This dish is a perfect combination of balanced flavors and nutritional values. Sweet, salty, nutty, and refreshing taste make this salad an amazing choice. Moist salmon fish mandarin mangos and almonds make this meal flavorful. The preparation time is only 10 minutes and the cooking time is 15 minutes. The ingredients are 2 large King Edward potatoes, cut into big chunks, skin left on, 200g frozen peas, 2 rashers lean back bacon, sliced, 2 x 150g salmon fillets, skinned, 250g pack beetroot (not in vinegar), 90g bag watercress, bunch spring onions, sliced, 1 tbsp olive oil, squeeze lemon juice, and 1 tsp Dijon mustard. Nutrition: per serving (including smoothie), kcal 838, fat 26g, saturates 5g, carbs 109g, sugars 67g, fiber 16g, protein 50g, salt 1.44g.

This Garden salmon salad has plenty of protein and healthy fats in it. Which helps reduce inflammations and improve bone health. With a citrus dressing, the dish is filled with veggies and flaky fish. This dish is super easy and quick to make. You can cook and serve this as dinner in just 20 minutes. Peas, pea shoots, and radishes are added to this no-cook salad making it a perfect light lunch or dinner. The ingredients you need are 2 courgettes, 100g fresh shelled peas, 8 radishes, halved, 3 tbsp avocado oil, 1 large lemon, zested and juiced, 2 tbsp natural yogurt, 75g pea shoots, 4 poached salmon fillets, skin removed and flaked into large chunks, 2 tbsp mixed seeds, 1⁄2 small bunch dill, and fronds picked. Nutrition: Per serving, kcal 434, fat 34g, saturates 5g, carbs 6g, sugars 3g, fiber 3g, protein 30g, salt 0.2g. You can serve the salad with hot-cooked cauliflower rice, lentils, or quinoa.

What do we need more when the Citrus salmon salad can be cooked in just 13 minutes with a few easy-to-find ingredients? This recipe is a tasty combination of grapefruit, peppery watercress, and crumbly feta cheese. This super simple 4-ingredient salad is going to take place in your favorite list. This dish can be served as an Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, and Snack. The ingredients you need are 2 salmon fillets, 1 large grapefruit, 100g bag watercress, and ½ pack feta. Nutritional facts are kcal 570, fat 43g, saturates 12g, carbs 6g, sugars 6g, fiber 3g, protein 39g, salt 1.5g. While a high-quality cut of salmon is delicious when eaten raw, most people prefer their salmon cooked on a medium flame.

If you are planning to entertain your family members over the dinner table then the Salmon & crisp prosciutto salad is a must-pick for you today. This recipe is a pure gift from winter with bright delights of citrus. This dish is restaurant-quality and packed with high calories and protein. The ingredients you need are 4 salmon fillets, about 500g/1lb 2oz total weight, 500g new potatoes, a bunch of spring onions, 2 x 90g bags watercress and spinach salad, or a bunch of watercress and 2-3 little gem lettuces, 1 tbsp olive oil, 6 slices prosciutto, 2 tbsp drained capers, 4 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp tarragon vinegar, 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon, 3 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of sugar. Nutritional facts are kcal 600, fat 41.2g, saturates 7.8g, carbs 23g, sugars 0.5g, fiber 2.7g, protein 36.1g, salt 1.84g. You need only 40 to 50 minutes of cooking to make this delicious salad.

This Salmon Sushi Salad is a home-cooked version of a famous sushi platter. Edamame beans, avocado, and pomegranate seeds make this dish delicious and perfect for any occasion. Whether you are a beginner in the kitchen or an experienced chef, you will enjoy making this recipe. The easy-to-find and simple ingredients are 100g sushi rice, 50g frozen edamame beans, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 sheet nori, torn, handful pomegranate seeds, 50g smoked salmon, cut into bite-sized slices, 1 small avocado, stoned, peeled and sliced, 1 tsp black sesame seeds, sushi ginger, 1 tsp vegetable oil, 2 tsp pomegranate molasses, and 1 tsp soy sauce. You can serve this light dish as dinner or lunch, whatever your choice is. The nutritional values are kcal 862, fat 43g, saturates 7g, carbs 87g, sugars 9g, fiber 9g, protein 27g, and salt 2.5g. You can add any toppings to the dish you like to make it more delicious.

This Salmon, avocado & cucumber salad is super healthy and packed with Omega-3 Fatty Acids and vitamins. Omega-3 fatty acids are “healthy fats” that support your heart health and lower your triglycerides. This recipe is a versatile one that goes with any course. All the herbs and ingredients are very simple and easily available in grocery stores. The things you need to make this dish are 4 skinless salmon fillets, approx 100g each, 3 avocados, 1 cucumber, 400g bag mixed salad leaves, 4 tbsp chopped mint, grated zest of 1 lime, juice of 1 lime, 2 tsp clear honey, 3 tbsp olive oil, plus a little extra for the salmon. The health rating is 9.4 out of 10 for this salad. Nutritional facts are kcal 458, fat 38g, saturates 6g, carbs 7g, sugars 5g, fiber 4g, protein 23g, and salt 0.14g. This dish is very easy to prepare and cook. It takes only 10 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking.

This Salmon, fennel & orange salad is a simple and divine recipe I ever cooked. The salad is made with thin slices of fennel and the dressing is done with orange, ginger, olive oil, and garlic. If you like to eat raw fish over salad then you will be a fan of this salad. So if you need something raw, fresh, and yet light then the Salmon, fennel & orange salad is a go-grab recipe for you. The ingredients are 4 salmon, 100g bag watercress, 410g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced, ½ red onion, thinly sliced, 2 oranges, 100ml natural yogurt, and 2 tbsp chopped dill. Nutritional facts are 369, fat 16g, saturates 3g, carbs 24g, sugars 14g, fiber 6g, protein 34g, and salt 0.59g. The preparation time of 10 minutes and the cooking time of 5 minutes. So in just 15 minutes, you are ready with a delicious dish. 

When you are craving something very tasty and full of health benefits, the Smoked salmon with lentil salad is here to fulfill your cravings. This salad is packed with high-protein, low-carb and healthy fats. It is also dairy-free and gluten-free. Being on a diet or being health conscious what do you need more? This salad is an impressive starter or appetizer for any occasion. The ingredients you need to prepare the dish are 175g Puy lentils, 1 shallot, finely chopped, 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 6 tbsp good olive oil, 3 eggs, 2 tbsp dill, chopped, plus extra fronds to garnish, and 12 slices smoked salmon. Nutritional facts are kcal 307, fat 17g, saturates 3g, carbs 15g, sugars 1g, fiber 3g, protein 24g, salt 2.61g. The total time to prepare and cook this dish is only 45 minutes and it is one of the easy-to-cook recipes. If you need the best salmon salad recipe, I always suggest you this one.

This Mexican salmon salad is packed with Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamins, which are very good for our heart health. If you and your partner looking for something really quick and tasty then mix salmon, tortillas, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and sweetcorn to make the dish. You can top the salad with avocado ranch dressing to enhance the flavor of the dish. When it is summer this recipe is something you want to cook more often. You can have this dish with hot cooked rice or tacos. Tacos are always a game-changer for this kind of dish. The ingredients you need are 2 tortillas, 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp ground coriander, 3 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 salmon fillets, 1 lime, zested and juiced, 2 Little Gem lettuces, separated into leaves, 198g can sweetcorn, drained, ½ small pack coriander, roughly chopped, and 300g pack cherry tomatoes, halved. The total preparation time is 10 minutes and the cooking time is 20 minutes.

This Smoked salmon rice salad is a Sweden-originated recipe. The chefs recommend serving it with some fresh rye bread or rye crisps. If you have some leftover smoked fish, you can create this light and refreshing salad. To add some more taste apply sesame and chili dressing to the salad. The ingredients you need are 500g cooked rice, cooled (about 300g uncooked rice), a bunch of spring onion, sliced, ½ cucumber, deseeded and sliced, a small bag of rocket leaves, a large handful of leftover smoked salmon (about 75g), 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, zest and juice 1 lemon, 1 tsp chili sauce (optional), we used sriracha and ½ tsp sugar. Nutritional facts are 269, fat 8g, saturates 1g, carbs 39g, sugars 3g, fiber 1g, protein 9g, salt 1g. This salad needs only 10 minutes of preparation. No cooking is necessary to make and eat the dish.

This Salmon, strawberry & fennel salad is an easy-to-make lunch or dinner option for busy weekdays. When you are tired and have very little time to spend in the kitchen, this recipe can be your true companion. You can prepare the salad only in 15 minutes. The combination of oily smoked salmon, sweet strawberries, and crunchy fennel bulbs make this dish unique. After completing the preparation serve the salad with fresh crusty rolls. The simple and easy-to-find ingredients are a 200g packet of smoked salmon, torn into strips, 1 large bulb of fennel, trimmed, cored, halved, and finely sliced into strips, 50g bag of rocket, 200g ripe strawberries, hulled and halved, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 2 tsp wholegrain mustard, 1 tsp runny honey, and crusty brown rolls, to serve. Nutritional facts are kcal 198, fat 14g, saturates 2g, carbs 5g, sugars 1g, fiber 2g, protein 14g, and salt 2.52g.

The Smoked salmon with grapefruit salad is a refreshing addition to any seafood dish, such as oysters. This dish is very easy to cook and can be prepared only in 30 minutes. This is a perfect light lunch option for summer days. The ingredients you need are 3 grapefruit (a selection of yellow and pink if you want), 100ml olive oil, 1 lemon, 12 slices smoked salmon, large handful of coriander seed sprigs. Nutritional facts are kcal 354, fat 26g, saturates 4g, carbs 10g, sugars 10g, fiber 2g, protein 20g, salt 3.6g. You can serve the salad with grilled mackerel or trout for a speedy and healthy lunch.

This Scandi salmon salad is a hearty dish with a smoky flavor of salmon fish. You can dress the dish with dill, parsley, and mustard sauce- radishes and red onion. This dish is flavorful and the texture of the salad is great too. The ingredients you need are 400g baby new potatoes, halved, 1 lemon, 2 salmon fillets (about 250g), 150ml half-fat crème fraîche, ½ pack dill, finely chopped, ½ pack flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, 1 tbsp French mustard, ½ red onion, and finely chopped, 100g radishes, quartered. The nutritional values are kcal 526, fat 26g, saturates 10g, carbs 41g, sugars 8g, fiber 4g, protein 31g, salt 1g. This high-calorie dish makes you full and energized. The total preparation time for the recipe is 15 minutes and the cooking time is only 20 minutes.

This Salmon & soya bean salad consists of miso, a soybean-made paste that makes the dish delicious and flavorful. This dish is dairy-free and Nut-free. The dish is loaded with health benefits and light to eat. You need to serve the salad immediately after the preparation and the cooking. The ingredients you need are 1 large omega-3 rich egg, 200g frozen soya beans, defrosted, zest and juice 1 lemon, 2 tbsp flax seed oil, 250g pouch Puy lentils, small bunch spring onions, sliced, 2 poached salmon fillets, skin removed. The nutritional facts are kcal 618, fat 30g, saturates 5g, carbs 41g, sugars 6g, fiber 14g, protein 49g, salt 1.47g. The preparation time is 15 minutes and the cooking time is 10 minutes to prepare this easy yet amazing meal.

If you love the presence of beans in the salads then the Glazed salmon with green bean & bulgur salad is a perfect choice for you. This dish is a great combination of broad beans, runner beans, and French beans. A must-eat meal for bean lovers like me. It has all the health benefits of beans. Beans are a strong, plant-based source of protein, fiber, iron, and vitamins that offer many health benefits. Beans may be good for someone's heart, gut, and liver health. You can top the dish with bulgur wheat and chunks of freshly cooked salmon. The ingredients you need are 140g bulgur wheat, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 skinless salmon fillets, 6 spring onions, sliced, juice and zest ½ lemon, 1 tbsp clear honey, juice 1 orange, plus 1 tsp zest, 200g trimmed fine green beans. Nutritional values are kcal 603, fat 23g, saturates 4g, carbs 66g, sugars 13g, fiber 3g, protein 38g, salt 0.18g. This salad can be made with 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

This Grilled salmon teriyaki with cucumber salad becomes a moist and tender meal after the cooking is complete. You can cook the salmon directly from its frozen state. This dish is flavorful and semi-firm in texture. The preparation time of the dish is 10 minutes and the cooking time is only 20 minutes. This is a versatile dish for every occasion. Whether it is a family gathering or an anniversary party, the Grilled salmon teriyaki with cucumber salad goes with every occasion. The ingredients you need are 1 tbsp sunflower oil, 5 tbsp soy sauce, 5 tbsp mirin or dry sherry, 1 tbsp golden caster sugar, 1 piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated, 2 garlic cloves, crushed to a paste, 4 frozen boneless, skinless salmon fillets, 1 small cucumber, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, ½ tsp golden caster sugar, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Nutritional values are kcal 340, fat 18g, saturates 3g, carbs 18g, sugars 9g, fiber 0g, protein 27g, salt 4.23g. If somebody asks you for the best salad with salmon, just suggest this one.

There is nothing more perfect than Hot-smoked salmon & egg salad for lunch or brunch. Smashed mustard potatoes, slightly oozy, runny egg, rocket, capers, and chives cooked with hot smoky salmon. Wow! A perfect mouth-watering salad. All the ingredients are healthy and beneficial in many ways. You can dress the salad with lemon mustard. A flavorful dish with guaranteed satisfaction for your taste buds. The texture of the dish is creamy and smoky. This is an easy-to-cook and all-occasion dish. The ingredients you need are 4 eggs, 2 x 110g bags spinach, watercress & rocket, or baby spinach, washed, 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered, ½ cucumber, cubed, 1 ripe avocado, sliced, 4 spring onions, 250g hot-smoked salmon fillets, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp capers, roughly chopped. The nutritional values are kcal 354, fat 27g, saturates 5g, carbs 4g, sugars 3g, fiber 3g, protein 25g, salt 2.33g. This dish is packed with omega-3 essential fatty acids that are known to have cardiovascular benefits.

This Salmon pasta salad with lemon & capers can be made with frozen and skinless wild salmon fish. If you are looking for something low in calories, this dish can be your best lunch option today. You can use any kind of leftover salmon in this dish. As most kinds of pasta are heavy with mayonnaise base, you can use a vinaigrette of sorts to prepare the recipe. The ingredients you need are 85g wholewheat penne, 1 tbsp rapeseed oil, 1 large red pepper, roughly chopped, 2 frozen, skinless wild salmon fillets (about 120g each), 1 lemon, zested and juiced, 2 garlic cloves, finely grated, 1 shallot, very finely chopped, 2 tbsp capers, 6 pitted Kalamata olives, sliced, 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 handfuls rocket. The nutritional values are kcal 475, fat 22g, saturates 3g, carbs 31g, sugars 4g, fiber 8g, protein 35g, salt 1.1g. You can add sun-dried tomatoes and extra lemon-infused olive oil.

If you need something cool and refreshing to keep you cool on summer days then you must go for the Charred salmon with fennel & olive salad. The smoky flavor of salmon fish perfectly fits with this fennel salad. The fennel is a rich source of fiber, minerals, and vitamins to keep you healthy and active. The ingredients you need are 2 large fennel bulbs, 6 ripe tomatoes, zest, and juice 1 lemon, 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve, 100g black olives, pitted, 1 tbsp capers, drained, 600g piece salmon fillet, skin on and scaled (ask your fishmonger to do this), 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 x 20g packs flat-leaf parsley, leaves roughly chopped. The nutritional values are kcal 446, fat 32g, saturates 5g, carbs 6g, sugars 6g, fiber 5g, protein 33g, salt 0.8g. The dressing options for the salad are fresh lemon juice and zest, extra virgin olive oil, capers, Himalayan salt, and black pepper.