Parkersburg-Style Smoked Trout Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

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Smoked trout flakes tossed with crisp greens, fresh herbs, and a bright lemon vinaigrette, reflecting the fresh seafood flavors popular near Parkersburg. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs smoked trout fillets, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz, skin removed and flaked smoked trout fillets
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
1 medium, diced cucumber
1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to create a bright lemon vinaigrette.
Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced medium cucumber, 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
Step 3: Add 8 oz flaked smoked trout fillets to the salad and gently toss with the lemon vinaigrette until all ingredients are evenly coated and fragrant.
Step 4: Serve immediately for a fresh, light salad that highlights smoky trout and vibrant citrus flavors.