Northern Pine-Smoked Salmon Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-30 · Updated 2026-07-30

A vibrant salad featuring delicately smoked salmon paired with crisp greens and a bright citrus dressing evoking northern forest flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs smoked salmon slices, mixed baby greens, cucumber, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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

• 8 oz smoked salmon slices
• 6 cups mixed baby greens
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 6 cups mixed baby greens, 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber, and 4 thinly sliced radishes.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and bright.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all leaves evenly.
4. Step 4: Arrange 8 oz smoked salmon slices artfully on top of the dressed greens.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill over the salad for added texture and fresh aroma.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately for a refreshing dish inspired by northern forest flavors and smoked delicacies.