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Greek Fattoush Salad and Grilled Salmon


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  • Author: Samantha Ferraro
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Diet: Pescatarian, Omnivore

Description

Grilled salmon complements a vibrant fattoush salad, tossed with a zesty red wine vinaigrette and crunchy pita chips. A taste of the Mediterranean!


Ingredients

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Pita Chips:

  • 2 pita rounds, cut into small triangles
  • 1 tsp zaatar spice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Red Wine Vinaigrette:

  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Salad:

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, core removed and chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced paper-thin (mandoline recommended)
  • 2-3 radishes, sliced paper-thin
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
  • 8 oz (227 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncinis, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup cubed feta cheese
  • Small handful of fresh dill, hard stems removed
  • Small handful of fresh mint leaves
  • Zaatar, for garnish (optional)

Grilled Salmon:

  • 2-4 salmon fillets (4-6 oz / 115-170 g each), bones removed
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Greek-style seasoning blend (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Toss the pita triangles with the zaatar, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly golden and toasted. Set aside.
  3. Make the vinaigrette: whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon, honey, oregano, and grated garlic in a small bowl. While whisking, slowly stream in the olive oil until well combined and slightly emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Alternatively, combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously. Taste and set aside.
  4. Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and Greek-style seasoning if using. Drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to high heat. Sear the salmon for 2–3 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily. Remove and rest briefly.
  6. In a large bowl, toss together the romaine, red onion, radishes, green onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, pepperoncinis, feta, dill, and mint.
  7. Add the toasted pita chips and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Toss to coat.
  8. Divide the salad between plates or serve on a large platter. Top with the grilled salmon fillets and spoon any extra vinaigrette over the top. Garnish with a pinch of zaatar if desired.

Notes

Slice the red onion as thin as possible — a mandoline makes it paper-thin and less pungent. For extra crispy pita chips, broil them for the last 2 minutes of baking. Any firm fish works in place of salmon; adjust cooking time for thickness.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 500
  • Fat: 35
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 100