Texas-Style Smoked Salmon Salad
A vibrant salad featuring smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and zesty lemon-dill dressing, perfect for a light lunch or elegant appetizer. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 20 minutes pairs smoked salmon, medium avocado, thinly sliced red onion 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 420 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
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 1 medium avocado
- 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1, juiced lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop flesh into a small bowl. Mash with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and 2 tbsp chopped dill until emulsified.
- Step 3: Toss mixed greens with 2 tbsp of the lemon dressing until evenly coated, then arrange on a plate.
- Step 4: Layer 4 oz smoked salmon over greens, top with sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, and dollops of mashed avocado.
- Step 5: Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad and garnish with extra dill.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Texas-Style Smoked Salmon Salad take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (20 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 Texas-Style 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 smoked salmon from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Texas-Style 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 Texas-Style 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 Texas-Style Smoked Salmon Salad?
Mediterranean 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
- ★★★★★
Brought this to a potluck and it was the first dish to disappear.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
- ★★☆☆☆
Followed exactly and it was underwhelming. Maybe my expectations were too high.
