Gut-Enhancing Salmon Salad with Lemon, Capers, and Red Onions
This gut-enhancing salmon salad is a delicious and nutritious way to get your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids. The salmon is roasted until flaky and tender, then tossed in a tangy dressing made with lemon, capers, and red onions. This salad is also a great source of fiber, thanks to the addition of red onion and capers. It's a perfect meal for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover salmon.
I've always been a fan of salmon, but it wasn't until I started experimenting with different ways to cook it that I realized how versatile it really is. This salmon salad is a perfect example of how you can use salmon to create a delicious and healthy meal. The roasted salmon is flaky and tender, and the tangy dressing made with lemon, capers, and red onions adds a bright and flavorful contrast. I also like to add a handful of chopped fresh parsley or dill to the salad for an extra boost of flavor. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids, and it's also a good source of protein and fiber. It's a perfect meal for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover salmon.
Gut-Enhancing Salmon Salad with Lemon, Capers, and Red Onions Gut-Enhancing Salmon Salad with Lemon, Capers, and Red Onions Gut-Enhancing Salmon Salad with Lemon, Capers, and Red Onions Gut-Enhancing Salmon Salad with Lemon, Capers, and Red Onions
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound wild-caught salmon, skinless and boneless
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  5. Remove the salmon from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  7. Add the chopped red onion and capers to the dressing.
  8. Flake the cooked salmon and add it to the bowl.
  9. Toss to combine.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill and serve.
Why It Works
  • Roasting the salmon until flaky and tender ensures that it will be moist and flavorful.
  • The tangy dressing made with lemon, capers, and red onions adds a bright and flavorful contrast to the salmon.
  • The addition of chopped fresh parsley or dill adds an extra boost of flavor to the salad.
  • This salad is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber.