Delicious Salmon Salad Recipe

This salmon salad is healthy, delicious and nutritious. Perfect salad recipe for weekends, holidays or any occasion.

Ingredients:
For the salmon:
1¼ lb. (560g) Salmon fillet
1-2 teaspoons Olive oil
2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
For the dressing:
1/3 cup (80g) Mayonnaise
1-2 teaspoons Mustard
1 garlic clove, crushed
Lemon zest from one lemon
Lemon juice from half a lemon
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
For the salad:
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 Red onion, finely chopped
4 Radishes, diced
4-6 Lettuce leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons Parsley/chives/dill, chopped
1/4 cup cranberries

Directions:

1. Prepare the salmon: preheat oven to 375F (190C). Place salmon fillet on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle paprika, salt and pepper. Evenly coat the salmon with the oil and spices.
2. Bake the salmon for 16-20 minutes, until fully cooked but still juicy. Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile make the dressing for salmon salad: in a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, crushed garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
4. Using a fork, flake the salmon into small chunks and transfer into a large mixing bowl. Add chopped onion, diced celery, diced radish, chopped lettuce, chopped parsley and cranberries.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
6. Serve!