Glacier Creek Wild Greens & Smoked Salmon Salad
A refreshing spring salad featuring foraged greens, wild Alaskan salmon, and a tangy dill vinaigrette, celebrating Alaska's pristine waterways. This alaskan-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs flaked smoked salmon, thinly sliced red onion, chopped chives into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 5 cups, mixed (dandelion, sorrel, or watercress) wild greens
- 6 oz, flaked smoked salmon
- 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tbsp, chopped chives
- 1 tbsp, chopped dill
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth, tasting to adjust balance.
- Step 2: Place greens in a large bowl and toss gently with 2 tbsp of the vinaigrette until evenly coated, using tongs to prevent bruising.
- Step 3: Arrange dressed greens on a chilled plate and top with flaked smoked salmon, sliced red onion, and fresh chives and dill.
- Step 4: Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, ensuring all components are lightly coated without making greens soggy.
- Step 5: Serve immediately while greens are crisp and salmon is cool to the touch.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Glacier Creek Wild Greens & Smoked Salmon Salad take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Glacier Creek Wild Greens & Smoked Salmon Salad?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep flaked smoked salmon from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Glacier Creek Wild Greens & Smoked Salmon Salad?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Glacier Creek Wild Greens & Smoked Salmon Salad for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Glacier Creek Wild Greens & Smoked Salmon Salad?
Alaskan salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
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Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
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Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
