Baked Salmon with Fresh Green Salad and Lemon Dressing

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Yields1 Serving
For the Baked Salmon:
 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 lemon (sliced into rounds)
 2 cloves garlic (minced)
 salt and pepper to taste
 fresh dill (for garnish)
For the Fresh Green Salad:
 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
 1 cucumber (sliced)
 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
 ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
 1 avocado (sliced)
For the Lemon Dressing:
 ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 1 tsp Dijon mustard
 1 clove garlic (minced)
 salt and pepper to taste
Baked Salmon:
1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

3

Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets and rub it in to coat evenly.

4

Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Arrange lemon slices on top of each fillet.

5

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

6

Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

Fresh Green Salad:
7

In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.

8

Toss gently to mix the ingredients.

Lemon Dressing:
9

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.

10

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to coat the greens evenly.

Serving:
11

Serve the baked salmon fillets alongside the fresh green salad. Enjoy a healthy, delicious meal!

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories420
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g34%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 12g5%
Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Protein 35g

Vitamin A 60mcg7%
Vitamin C 45mg50%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 15mg84%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

For the Baked Salmon:
 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 lemon (sliced into rounds)
 2 cloves garlic (minced)
 salt and pepper to taste
 fresh dill (for garnish)
For the Fresh Green Salad:
 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
 1 cucumber (sliced)
 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
 ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
 1 avocado (sliced)
For the Lemon Dressing:
 ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 1 tsp Dijon mustard
 1 clove garlic (minced)
 salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Baked Salmon:
1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

3

Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets and rub it in to coat evenly.

4

Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Arrange lemon slices on top of each fillet.

5

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

6

Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

Fresh Green Salad:
7

In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.

8

Toss gently to mix the ingredients.

Lemon Dressing:
9

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.

10

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to coat the greens evenly.

Serving:
11

Serve the baked salmon fillets alongside the fresh green salad. Enjoy a healthy, delicious meal!

Notes

Baked Salmon with Fresh Green Salad and Lemon Dressing