Simply Grilled Salmon with Refreshing Chicory Salad
Simply Grilled Salmon with Refreshing Chicory Salad
A Healthy & Delicious Diet Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon Fillet with Chicory Salad
Enjoy a light yet satisfying diet meal with this recipe featuring pan-seared salmon tail fillet, known for its tender texture, served alongside a crisp chicory salad. It’s the perfect healthy option for a balanced meal.
Main Ingredients (Grilled Salmon)- 200g fresh salmon tail fillet
- 1/2 medium onion
- Pinch of herb salt
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Fresh Chicory Salad- 1 handful chicory
- 2 leaves romaine lettuce
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 medium onion
Homemade Onion Lemon Dressing- 1/4 medium onion
- 1 wedge lemon (with peel)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 handful chicory
- 2 leaves romaine lettuce
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 medium onion
Homemade Onion Lemon Dressing- 1/4 medium onion
- 1 wedge lemon (with peel)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The salmon tail fillet, known for its lean and mild flavor, is an excellent choice for grilling or pan-searing. Start with a fresh, high-quality salmon fillet.
Step 2
Season the salmon fillet generously with herb salt and let it marinate for about 10 minutes. This step helps to enhance the salmon’s natural flavor.
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place the salmon fillet, skin-side down first if applicable, and sear until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4
Slice the 1/2 onion into thick wedges. Lightly season these onion slices with herb salt to cook alongside the salmon.
Step 5
Flip the salmon and onion wedges to cook the other side. Continue to cook until both are nicely browned and the salmon is cooked through but still moist. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
Step 6
While the salmon is seasoning and cooking, prepare the salad greens. Wash the chicory and romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold running water, gently pat them dry, and then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Step 7
Thinly slice the other 1/2 onion for the salad. Soak the sliced onion in cold water for about 5 minutes to mellow its sharp flavor. Drain well before adding to the salad. This ensures a pleasant, crisp bite.
Step 8
Core and thinly slice the 1/2 red bell pepper. Combine the sliced bell pepper with the prepared chicory, romaine lettuce, and drained onion in a bowl or directly on your serving plate.
Step 9
Let’s make a simple yet flavorful homemade onion lemon dressing. Finely mince 1/4 onion. Wash 1 wedge of lemon thoroughly, remove any seeds, and finely mince it, including the peel. Using the lemon peel adds a wonderful aromatic zest to the dressing.
Step 10
In a small bowl, combine the minced onion, minced lemon (with peel), 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Whisk everything together until well combined. For an extra kick, you can add a pinch of black pepper. If fresh lemon is unavailable, lemon juice or vinegar can be substituted, but the whole lemon peel offers a brighter, more complex citrus note that beautifully cuts through any richness from the salmon and balances the onion’s pungency.
Step 11
Arrange the perfectly grilled salmon fillet and the fresh chicory salad on a serving plate. Add the grilled onion wedges as a side. Squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice over the grilled salmon for an extra burst of brightness.
Step 12
Just before serving, generously drizzle the homemade onion lemon dressing over the salad. Enjoy the grilled salmon with the dressed salad. The combination of the tender, savory salmon with the zesty dressing, infused with the fragrant lemon peel and fresh onion, creates a delightful explosion of flavors.
Step 13
This grilled salmon, with its tender and mild profile, paired with the vibrant salad, is incredibly filling yet low in calories. It makes for an excellent and guilt-free meal, perfect for anyone following a healthy diet or looking for a nutritious lunch or dinner.
