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Marinated Salmon Apple Salad

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon Jessica Randhawa
May 29, 2018
5 from 11 votes


Last Updated September 21, 2020 | 11 Comments

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MARINATED SALMON APPLE SALAD WITH HOMEMADE SESAME VINAIGRETTE is a fresh and easy dinner solution perfect year round. Made with wild caught salmon and set on a bed of fresh crunchy greens, creamy avocado, sweet apples, juicy tomatoes, and hazelnuts, there’s a little something for everyone in this easy healthy Salmon Apple Salad.

Salmon Salads are a favorite here on The Forked Spoon and include this Citrus Smoked Salmon Salad with Sweet Orange Mustard Vinaigrette, and Asparagus and Avocado Potato Salad with Poached Egg and Salmon.

Family-size salad bowl filled with lettuce, apple sliced, avocado, radish, and perfectly cooked salmon.

Whenever I feel the need to press the reset button on my diet I’ll usually make and eat salads for a few days. Originally terrified of making salads at home with my own ingredients, I have learned over the years that homemade salads are healthier, tastier, and fresher than anything you will ever get from a restaurant. I have also discovered that salmon is one of my favorite salad toppers and this Marinated Salmon Apple Salad is no exception.

HOW TO MAKE THIS MARINATED SALMON APPLE SALAD

  1. Make your marinade. The ingredients are simple- lime juice, soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, and garlic.
  2. Marinate the salmon.
  3. Broil the salmon and transfer the leftover marinade to a small saucepot with the Sweet Chili Sauce. Boil that beautiful, delicious sauce.
  4. Remove the salmon.
  5. Build your salad. Top your salad. Drizzle your salad.
  6. EAT your salad.

Obviously, that was the simplified version of how to make this Salmon Apple Salad. Before you scroll down to the full recipe, however, and see all those ingredients and all those instructions I wanted to explain that despite all that, this Salmon Salad is really quite easy.

DO YOU HAVE TO MAKE HOMEMADE SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE?

No way! You don’t have to do anything. In fact, if there was one part of this recipe that I recommended buying store-bought, it would probably be the vinaigrette.

But, and this comes with a big BUT, I urge you to carefully look at the label of the salad dressing or vinaigrette you are purchasing. After all, not all salad dressings are created equal, and some of those store-bought salad dressings? Well, they can be sneaky.

If you can make this Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette, the ingredients are pretty simple-

  • Sesame oil and olive oil
  • Rice vinegar
  • Lime juice
  • Honey
  • Soy Sauce
  • Sriracha
  • Fresh ginger
  • Garlic
  • Salt & Pepper

Pretty basic stuff.

If you’re wondering about the ginger, or how to mince it, I peel it and then I use a MICROPLANE (the same kitchen tool that I use to zest citrus). It is one of my most-used kitchen tools.

Marinated salmon covered in sweet chili marinade sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds and fresh chives.

 

CAN YOU MEAL PREP THIS SALMON APPLE SALAD?

Yes! Absolutely! In fact, this Salmon Salad is a terrific example of meal prep perfection and I’m going to tell you exactly how to do it.

  1. Prepare, marinate, and cook the salmon as instructed. If you want enough for several lunches or dinners, you may want to double the recipe.
  2. Cook the sauce using the remaining marinade according to instructions below.
  3. Options- meal prep either salad bowls or salmon and rice bowls. Or both!
  4. Decide how many meal prep bowls or trays you want.
  5. Once salmon has finished cooking, divide among bowls and drizzle with the marinade sauce. Add either rice or salad (or both) to the other side of the bowl, seal with a tight-fitting lid, and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
  6. If you are adding fresh greens, do not toss with salad dressing as it will make the lettuce soggy.

 

Easy marinated salmon apple salad with homemade sesame ginger vinaigrette

 

A plate of food, with Apple salmon Salad

Marinated Salmon Apple Salad with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette

5 from 11 votes
Chef: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa
Wild caught salmon is marinated in an easy, simple homemade marinade of garlic, honey, and soy sauce. Broiled to perfection, the salmon is coated with a sweet chili sauce and placed on a bed of fresh, crisp greens with creamy avocado, sweet apples, juicy tomato, and macadamia nuts and drizzled with an easy homemade sesame ginger vinaigrette or store-bought dressing of choice.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
marinate 30 mins
Total Time 27 mins
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 4 people
Calories 853 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

FOR THE MARINADE AND SALMON

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 6 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 lime - juiced
  • 2 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 4 salmon fillets - approximately 1.5 pounds total
  • ½ cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds

FOR THE SALMON SALAD

  • 8 oz fresh greens
  • ½ cup green onions - chopped
  • 10 oz cherry tomatoes - halved
  • 2 apples sliced
  • 1 English cucumber - chopped
  • 1 large avocado - sliced
  • 2 radish - thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Macadamia nuts
  • ¼ cup fresh chives - chopped

FOR THE SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE

  • 2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • ½ lime - juiced
  • 1-2 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger - grated
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • salt + pepper - to taste
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Instructions
 

FOR THE MARINADE AND SALMON

  • In a medium bowl whisk together all the ingredients for the marinade except for the Thai Sweet Chili Sauce and Sesame Seeds.
  • Transfer the marinade and the salmon fillets to a large ziplock bag. Press all the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn bag over several times to fully coat salmon in the marinade. Allow salmon to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • As the salmon marinates, prepare the salad and the vinaigrette (see below)
  • When ready to cook, line a large baking sheet with foil and set the oven to broil. Place each salmon fillet on the baking sheet, skin-side-down. RESERVE THE MARINADE.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and broil for approximately 10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees with a digital thermometer. 
  • Meanwhile, add the reserved marinade to a small saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the Thai sweet chili sauce and sesame seeds to the saucepot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. 

FOR THE SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE

  • Add all ingredients for the vinaigrette to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and vigorously shake to combine. Season to taste and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

FOR THE SALAD

  • Add all ingredients for the salad to a large salad bowl, or individual salad bowls, and gently toss to combine.
  • When ready to serve, top with salmon fillets and the prepared Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette and warm marinade mixed with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 853kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1680mg | Potassium: 1308mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 37.5mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 4.3mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

Keyword Healthy Salad, Marinated Salmon, Salmon Salad
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About Jessica

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

About Jessica Randhawa

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

Comments

  1. lorna says

    June 2, 2018 at 3:56 pm

    5 stars
    Salmon and fruit – so healthy!

    Reply
  2. Sarah says

    May 29, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    My girls love Salmon and would love to have this salad for dinner, thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa says

      May 29, 2018 at 8:07 pm

      Let me know if you give it a try! I hope you and your family love it as much as I do 🙂

      Reply
  3. camila says

    May 29, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness this salmon is so appetizing!! I totally want to make this! Pinned!!

    Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa says

      May 29, 2018 at 8:08 pm

      Thank you so much, Camila! Baked salmon is my absolute favorite!

      Reply
  4. Sunrita says

    May 29, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    New to fish salads as not too keen on them. But salmon and prawns have become my go to ! This one is pin worthy,

    Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa says

      May 29, 2018 at 8:09 pm

      Hi Sunrita! I used to feel the same way about fish in salads, but as soon as I started giving them a try the more and more I started to make! Hope this one inspires you 🙂 xo

      Reply
  5. Lisa Huff says

    May 29, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    I haven’t had a salmon salad in forever! This is perfect and now I’m drooling!

    Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa says

      May 29, 2018 at 8:10 pm

      Thank you so much, Lisa!

      Reply
  6. Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life says

    May 29, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! I adore salmon salads and this is one of the most beautiful salmon salads I’ve seen. I want to eat through the screen!

    Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa says

      May 29, 2018 at 8:11 pm

      Thank you so much, Marlynn! It was pretty amazing 😉

      Reply

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