This salmon salad with blood oranges and za’atar dressing is like sunshine on a plate – bright, tangy, and packed with flavor. Whether you’re looking for a fresh lunch or a light dinner, this combo of smoky salmon, citrusy sweetness, and crunchy greens is the perfect way to elevate your salad game. You’ll love it!
How to make this healthy salmon salad with blood oranges
This salmon salad recipe couldn’t be simpler. Just marinate the smoked salmon in olive oil, za’atar, orange juice, garlic, salt and pepper. While that’s happening, toss together some kale, chicory, and sweet blood oranges (trust me, they’re amazing with fish).
Top it all with the salmon and a drizzle of the citrusy za’atar dressing, and boom, you’ve got a healthy, flavorful meal in just 15 minutes. Give it a try, and you’ll see why!
What is za’atar?
Have you tried za’atar yet? It’s one of those spices that’s taken the food world by storm, and for good reason—it’s seriously addictive! It’s made of thyme, oregano, marjoram, sumac , sesame seeds and salt.
You can sprinkle it on just about anything: oil, meats, veggies, even goat cheese, yogurt dressings, or scrambled eggs. It’s definitely a spice you want to have in your cabinet.
Recipe tips
- For a twist, try using seared salmon bites instead of smoked salmon.
- If kale isn’t your thing, feel free to swap it out for spinach or arugula—both bring a fresh, peppery kick to the salad.
- Can’t find blood oranges? No worries! Sweet common oranges work just as well, and the flavor will still be just as vibrant.
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Za’atar Salmon Orange Salad
Ingredients
- 8 ounces smoked salmon - cut into strips
- 2 romaine salad hearts - cut into thin strips
- 2 cup kale leaves - chopped
- 2 blood oranges - or common oranges, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Za'atar dressing
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp za'atar
- 1 garlic clove - pressed
- juice from ½ blood orange
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl. Add salmon and set aside.
- Toss the kale leaves with romaine hearts and blood oranges, add salmon and the za’atar dressing. Gently toss to combine and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Eat!
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