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Greek Salad with Salmon

YIELD: 1 entrée salad (food service portion)

INGREDIENTS

1 frozen salmon fillet, skin-on (6–7 oz), thawed

2 cups arugula, washed and dried

½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

¼ cup cucumber, sliced

2 Tbsp red onion, thinly sliced

2 Tbsp black olives, sliced or whole

2 Tbsp feta cheese, crumbled

Greek Dressing (or use house Greek vinaigrette):

1½ Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp red wine vinegar

¼ tsp dried oregano

Salt and black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Salmon: Season salmon lightly with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear skin-side down until skin is crisp and flesh is cooked through (internal temp 145°F). Hold warm.

Salad Base: In a mixing bowl, combine arugula, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.

Dress: Lightly toss vegetables with Greek dressing. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Plate: Arrange dressed salad on a chilled plate or bowl.

Finish: Place salmon fillet on top. Garnish with feta cheese. Serve immediately.