Smoked Salmon & Chia Seed Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing
A skin-clearing meal rich in omega-3s and antioxidants to combat hormonal breakouts after Whole30. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs smoked salmon, chopped celery, chopped dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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
- 6 oz smoked salmon
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 6 oz smoked salmon on a plate and gently flake with a fork into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped dill, and the juice of 1 medium lemon until emulsified.
- Step 3: Toss 1/2 cup chopped celery with the dressing until evenly coated, then fold in 1 tbsp chia seeds and 6 oz flaked salmon.
- Step 4: Let sit for 5 minutes for chia seeds to absorb liquid and thicken the dressing, then serve chilled.
