Baked Salmon Salad
with Cilantro Lime Dressing
a dinner recipe
Breanna is a food blogger and digital content creator based in San Antonio, Texas. She has a passion for creating easy meals for busy people! The self-taught cook and baker believes that cooking should be enjoyable and shouldn't have to take up hours of your time. With your busy schedule, the last thing you need is to come home from work and embark on a 4 hour cooking adventure! She creates recipes that take primarily 30 minutes to make and taste just as delicious as your favorite takeout meal! She is a big believer in health, balance and that all foods can fit into one’s diet. Make sure to check out her page "Knead the Recipe" for cooking tips and motivation to help you become a more confident home chef!
This baked salmon salad with cilantro lime dressing is the perfect dinner to close off the summer! It is light and bursting with flavor thanks to Paprika Embers Spice Blend!
To make the cilantro lime dressing:
- combine chopped cilantro, Mayo, chopped jalapeño, lime juice, milk, ranch mix, salt and pepper, and garlic in a blender. Pulse until well combined. Transfer to a glass jar and store in the fridge until ready to use.
To make the baked salmon:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and lay your salmon down. Pat it dry before adding olive oil. Make sure to rub it evenly on the fish. Then, add the Paprika Embers Spice Blend and use your hands or a spoon to make sure it is evenly coated.
- Wrap the parchment or foil up towards the salmon to create a tent. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked. Let cook then cut the salmon into 4-6 pieces.
To make the baked salmon:
- To assemble the salad, add arugula spinach mix to a large bowl. Then top with sliced cucumbers, carrots, avocado, and feta cheese. Then add your salmon pieces on top. Lastly, drizzle the cilantro lime dressing on top and enjoy!
Store leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Broil your salmon for 2 minutes at the end for a crispy exterior!
Add any leftover veggies you have in your fridge to elevate this salad!
For a thinner salad dressing, add less milk!
Culinary Blend
spice blend collab
I have created a culinary blend with Selefina Spices that encompasses my everyday favorite cooking spices! Whether I’m making chicken cutlets, pork chops, or even pan-seared salmon, this blend is what I use for a well seasoned and balanced flavor every time!
There’s two kinds of paprika to add color and depth to your dish, as well as garlic, onion, and parsley to compliment the smokey undertones of this blend. There is a small amount of Himalayan salt to round out the flavor. I made sure to add little of it so you are can feel free to add more if you’d like! Everyone salts their dishes differently which makes this spice blend super customizable!
This spice blend works well for other savory options like roasted potatoes or steamed veggies! I wanted to make a versatile spice blend that could be used for everyday dinners and would help speed up the cooking process! All you need is to just add a couple tablespoons to your protein or vegetables and pair with a carb of your choice for a flavorful yet satisfying meal!
