Salmon is considered one of the healthiest fish (Click here for the full article on salmon) due to the omega-3 fatty acids it contains. Therefore, every person's diet should include red fish, including salmon, in the first place. In addition, the meat of this fish is rich in various useful substances: phosphorus, potassium, selenium, chromium, zinc, vitamins D, C, B2, A, E, etc.

To choose a quality salmon, pay attention to the color of the fish. It is optimal if it is orange-pink in color. The fish should not be slippery to the touch. The meat should be firm, without excess moisture. You can store salmon in the freezer, but it is best to prepare it immediately after purchase.

Salmon can be used for many things various dishes: these are cold and hot appetizers, first and second courses.
In this article, we will show you how to make the most delicious salmon salad. Also, don't forget to read how to cook salmon in the oven.

Salmon salad with avocado

The most incredible combination imaginable. Salmon salad with avocado and quail eggs is an explosion of taste and at the same time a healthy and nutritious tandem of products.

You will need:

• Lightly salted salmon - 150 g
• Avocado - 1 pc.
• Quail eggs - 6 pcs.
• Mix of solutes
• Red onion - half
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt, pepper - to taste
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 2 teaspoons
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon

Preparation:

• Preparation of salad with salted salmon must begin with cutting the fish, but you can also buy ready-made cut slices for salad. Carefully remove the bones to avoid choking when eating. (if you bought a piece of salmon and not salmon ready for salad)
• Wash the avocado, cut it in half, remove the stone with a knife. Remove the skin and cut into slices.
• Cut half of the red onion into half rings.
• Wash the lettuce with tap water, put it in a salad bowl.
• Boil quail eggs, cut in half. You can also use chicken eggs, then 2 pcs are enough.
• Add the avocado, onion and eggs to the salad.
• Prepare the dressing: mix honey, mustard, salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon juice. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.

Delicious!

Salad with smoked salmon and tomatoes

Unusual salad with smoked salmon and fresh tomatoes without skins, supplemented with the acidity of lemon juice. Dietary cold snack with the taste of a real restaurant meal.

You will need:

• Tomatoes - 300 g
• Smoked salmon - 200 g
• Lemon - half
• Salt and pepper - a pinch each
• Red onion - 1 pc.

Preparation:

• Only ripe and juicy tomatoes are suitable for this dish. Vegetables should be poured with boiling water, and then placed in cold water. Remove the skin from the tomatoes, remove the seeds with a spoon, and cut the flesh into large pieces with a sharp knife.
• Wash the red onion, remove the skin and cut into thin half rings.
• Cut the smoked salmon, remove the bones and cut into large cubes.
• Mix the fish with the onion and pour lemon juice over it and let it stand for 5-7 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes to the salad, stir, and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Caesar salad with salmon

Caesar salad with salmon is another feature of many of the restaurant's dishes. If you are not a big fan of chicken snacks, try adding lightly salted salmon to it. The rest of the salad ingredients remain the same.

You will need:

• Lightly salted salmon - 250 g
• Bread crumbs for salad - 50 g
• Salad mix - 100 g
• Parmesan - 50 g
• Eggs - 2 pcs.
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 g
• Mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
• Half a lemon
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation:

• Cut the fish into thin slices.
• Wash the tomatoes and lettuce, grate the parmesan on a fine grater.
• Hard-boil eggs, peel them, cut them into quarters.
• Prepare the salad dressing: mix salt, pepper, squeeze garlic, squeeze juice from half a lemon, add mustard and oil. Mix all the ingredients.
• We lay out the salad leaves, pour a little sauce. Top with halved cherry tomatoes and pieces of fish.
• Spread the egg quarters around the edge of the plate. Drizzle with remaining sauce again. Top with croutons and parmesan.