Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Mediterranean Salmon Salad

Mediterranean Salmon Salad

Jacklin Altman
This Mediterranean Salmon Salad is light, bright, and fresh, full of big flavor, topped with a sweet and tart lemon vinaigrette. It's salty, sweet, tangy, and makes for a great, filling meal.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Assembly Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 433 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Salmon filets 6 oz each
  • Cooking Spray
Salmon Rub
  • 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar or sugar substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 chipotle chili pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice approx 2 lemons
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp agave
  • 1 clove garlic pressed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
Salad Base
  • 1 1/3 cups couscous cooked according to package
  • 6 cups lettuce your choice
  • 2 cups cucumber cut up
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese fat free
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

Instructions
 

  • Combine all of the salmon rub ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Spray both sides of salmon with cooking spray. Rub salmon filets with spice mixture and spray tops with cooking spray again. Air fry at 390 for roughly 14 minutes, until internal temp reaches 145. I use a thermometer like this one.
  • While salmon cooks, prepare couscous according to package directions and set aside to cool. Cut cucumbers and set aside.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk together until fully combined. Set aside.
  • To assemble salad, in each bowl add:
    - 1.5 cups of lettuce
    - 1/3 cup cooked, cooled couscous
    - 1/2 cup cucumbers, chopped
    - 1 tbsp dried cranberries
    - 2 tbsp fat free feta crumbles
    - 1 tbsp pumpkins seeds
    - salmon filet
    - 2 tbsp dressing

Notes

Click here to add to your WW app.

Nutrition

Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 23gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 754mgPotassium: 686mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 771IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 3mg
Keyword salmon, entree, salad, fish, my ww, weight watchers, WW, vegetarian, dinner, lunch
Tried this recipe?Add your thoughts below in the comments or post on social media and tag @foodbythegram!