Grilled Dijon Citrus Salmon & Salad
Grilled Dijon Citrus Salmon is a delicious dish that features fresh salmon fillets marinated in a tangy blend of Dijon mustard, zesty citrus flavors, and aromatic herbs. The salmon is then grilled to perfection, resulting in a juicy and flavorful main course.The accompanying salad can be a mix of fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, radish, cheese and a citrus vinaigrette or creamy dressing. It's a light and refreshing side dish that complements the rich flavors of the salmon perfectly.
Ingredients
Dijon Citrus Vinaigrette:
- 6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 large Lemon juiced to yield 3 tbsps fresh Lemon Juice
- 3 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- Sea Salt
- black pepper to taste
Grilled Salmon:
- 16 oz. salmon filets about 4 four ozs fillet , with skin so that it is crispy when cooked
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Sea Salt
- black pepper to taste
Salad:
- 3 cups Mixed Salad Greens torn into bite size pieces
- 1 medium Avocado pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup radishes sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 1/2 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbled
- Black Sesame Seeds to taste (optional)
Salad Dressing:
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 large Lemon juiced
- Sea Salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Dijon citrus vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, 3 T. lemon juice, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl. Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Season salmon filets with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon 1 tablespoon of Dijon citrus vinaigrette over each piece of salmon. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, arrange lettuce, avocado, radishes, dill, cucumber on serving plates. Set aside.
- Heat one tablespoon olive oil in stove-top grill pan over medium heat. Add salmon filets and cook 3-5 minutes per side to desired degree of doneness.
- Add one salmon filet to each salad plate.
- Add a few dollops of salad dressing to each salad.
- Sprinkle each salad with blue cheese and sesame seeds.
- Lightly drizzle salmon (and salad) with additional Dijon Citrus Vinaigrette, if desired
- Enjoy.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
The cook time for salmon depends on internal starting temperature and the thickness of the fillets. Fillets should flake easily with a fork when finished.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fat: 39g (60%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 77mg (26%)Sodium: 261mg (11%)Potassium: 1138mg (33%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 3391IU (68%)Vitamin C: 60mg (73%)Calcium: 142mg (14%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
