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Salmon Salad With Sweet Dill Dressing

June 13, 2019 by Mahy, Updated March 23, 2022 14 Comments

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Long Pin Salmon Salad With Sweet Dill Dressing

Every Summer Party needs a succulent, fresh and tasty Salmon Salad like this! Grilled salmon in skewers alongside asparagus, potatoes, a crunchy superfood slaw and a sweet fig mustard dill dressing!

two hands holding a serving spoon and serving salmon salad

Today’s delicious post is sponsored by friends at ValleyFig Growers and Mann’s Fresh Vegetables. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

three bags of slaw mix and a bad of dried figs, some lemon slices, dill leaves and flowers over a white table to start the salmon salad recipe

There’s something about summer platters and summer salads that make the party. There’s something for everyone and they’re great to share and pass around. Today’s salmon salad recipe is exactly that.

Why Salmon Salad for the Summer

I love a good salmon salad for so many reasons.

A hand holding the grilled salmon skewer right over a platter of salmon salad and drizzled with a dollop of dill dressing

First of all, salmon cooks quickly on your grill, and if the weather isn’t super warm you can roast it in your oven. Either way, salmon is a great protein to add to your summer salads.

Another thing I love about Salmon Salads is that they’re very forgiving and can be eaten hot, warm or even cold. I certainly can’t say the same about every salad.

Salmon Salad platter showing the grilled salmon, grilled asparagus and eggs with the sweet dill dressing on the side

Also, salmon has a beautiful tasty flavor which you don’t need to fuss about. So forget the hassle of marinating or waiting a few hours. Basically, just cut, flavor and grill away!

Why this Salmon Salad Recipe

Ok now where do I start? Today’s salmon salad recipe is an absolutely MUST make recipe for your summer parties! It’s succulent, crunchy, sweet, refreshing, filling and a real crowd pleaser.

A hand pouring the slaw mix in to a plate

Let’s start with the salad base. I’ve used Mann’s Power Blend. A superfood blend of Brussel sprouts, Napa cabbage, Kohlrabi, Broccoli, Carrots and Kale—all in one bag!

It’s one of my favorite blends from the Mann’s Veggies slaws and like all their veggies, it’s fresh and crunchy—every single time. This superfood blend adds the perfect base to my salmon salad recipe.

Final blended sweet dill dressing and a spoon holding pouring the dressing

The sweet dill dressing which is probably the best dressing for any salmon salad! It’s made using a secret ingredient— the Sun-Maid California Mission Figs. They’re sweet, ripe, soft and loaded with a burst of fig flavor like no other!

A hand adding the figs over the salad

I add the figs to the salad dressing for a fruity, sweet and deep flavor which contrasts the fresh dill beautifully! And even more, I add some Sun-Maid California Mission Figs over the salad for a sweet surprise!

A hand holding the Valley Fig

These Sun-Maid California Mission Figs are another level. And you all know how I love figs, I know figs, I’m all for good figs! These are so fresh and flavorful with the perfect bite. I taste the tiny seeds, and that’s how fresh these figs are!

A bag of SunMaid Figs opened showing figs coming out of it

Now combine that with the succulent salmon and veggies. It’s a platter you can’t miss!

How to Make Grilled Salmon Salad

First of all, start with salmon. I used wild pacific salmon because it’s my favorite, but feel free to pick yours. Also, I prefer my salmon skinless, but again that’s a personal taste.

Fillet of salmon ready to be cut up and skewered with lemon

You’ll need to cut the salmon into strips and skewer each with a slice of lemon. To flavor the salmon, you’ll be brushing it with a mixture of garlic dil butter. That’s all! Simple, fresh and delicious!

a set of salmon skewered with lemon slices and ready to grill for the salmon salad

The same garlic dill butter is used to brush over the asparagus and boiled potatoes before grilling.

A pan with asparagus and potatoes ready for the grill

The asparagus and salmon need about 7-10 minutes of grilling, so for that I boiled my potatoes ahed of time. That way they just get a nice char on the bbq.

A spoon drizzling sweet dill dressing over the salmon salad

Also, let’s talk eggs. They’re a classic in the famous French Niçoise salad and they’re SO good here too! Have them hard boiled or soft boiled, either way don’t skimp! Eggs add a hearty and melt in your mouth feel to the salad!

Sweet Dill Dressing ingredients showing olive oil in a cup, some figs, a lemon, some dill in a cup, scallions in a cup and a spoon of honey

While the salmon and veggies are grilling, use a blender to make the sweet dill dressing. And then you’re ready to assemble the salmon salad!

A hand drizzling some sweet dill dressing over the slaw mix

Start layering the superfood slaw and dress it up lightly with the dill dressing.

A hand assembling the salad adding tomatoes, grilled asparagus

Now add on the salmon skewers, grilled asparagus and potatoes, chopped tomatoes, eggs and drizzle with extra sauce. Garnish the salad with more fresh dill. Enjoy!

The Salmon salad platter with the sweet dill dressing on the side

Tips for Sucess

Use fresh quality salad ingredients such as Sun-Maid California Mission Figs and Mann’s Fresh Vegetables , it makes a world of difference to your salads!

If you’re not grilling, follow the same recipe and roast the salmon with the veggies in a 425 oven for 15 minutes until cooked.

Choose a salmon fillet and cut it in even sizes always, that way the salmon cooks at the same time. You can cut the salmon into cubes and skewer some onions, coloured peppers or tomatoes if you want.

The sweet dill dressing can be prepared up to one week in advance and kept in the refrigerator. Also make sure to keep any unused dressing for salads, sandwiches and to use as dips.

Leftovers of this salmon salad (if any) make a great lunch the next day! It’s the type of salad you can enjoy warm and cold!

Enjoy!

Side view of the salmon salad with grilled salmon, asparagus, potatos, hard boiled eggs over a bed of slaw mix and a sweet dill salad dressing

Other Salad Recipes

Smoked Salmon Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing, Zaatar Chicken Salad with Fried Halloumi Cheese and here’s another refreshing salad bowl using Mann’s Veggies too: Grilled Salmon Power Blend Nourish Bowls.

two hands holding a serving spoon and serving salmon salad
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Salmon Salad With Sweet Dill Dressing

Every Summer Party needs a succulent, fresh and tasty Salmon Salad like this! Grilled in skewers alongside asparagus, potatoes, a crunchy superfood slaw and a sweet fig mustard dill dressing!
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine French
Keyword Grilled Salmon Salad, Salmon Salad, Salmon Salad Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 673 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

  • 2 lbs salmon fillet Pacific filletskin removed and cut into half an inch strips
  • 2 lemons sliced thinly

For the Dill Butter:

  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt kosher
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons dill fresh , minced
  • For the Asparagus and Potatoes
  • 2 lbs asparagus trimmed
  • 2 lbs potatoes boiled

For the Sweet Dill Dressing:

  • 3 Figs Sun-Maid California Mission
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill leaves
  • 1 scallion large
  • 1/4 cup honey mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • pinch salt

Assembling the Salad:

  • 3 cups of rainbow coleslaw Mann's Fresh Vegetables Power Blend
  • 4 hard boiled eggs sliced in half
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
  • fresh dill leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your BBQ or oven to 420 degrees.
  2. Prepare the garlic dill butter by mixing all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  3. Prepare and slice your salmon, brush them generously with the dill garlic butter and start skewering the salmon slices. Take one slice and curve it around the wooden skewer so you can insert a lemon slice in the middle.
  4. Brush the asparagus and potatoes with the remaining dill garlic butter.
  5. Place the salmon, asparagus and potatoes on the grill. They need anywhere from 8-12 minutes flipping halfway. Depending on the thickness of your salmon strips and asparagus, check on them at 8 mins.
  6. In the meantime, prepare the sweet dressing by blending all ingredients together until smooth. Add a tablespoon or two of water if needed to thin out the dressing.
  7. Assemble the salad by layering the Power Blend and drizzling it with a little sweet dressing before layering the remaining ingredients. Start layering the grilled salmon, asparagus, potatoes, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes and drizzle with more dressing. Garnish the salad with some fresh dill leaves. Enjoy!
  8. Use fresh quality salad ingredients such as Sun-Maid California Mission Figs and Mann's Fresh Vegetables , it makes a world of difference to your salads!

Recipe Notes

If you’re not grilling, follow the same recipe and roast the salmon with the veggies in a 425 oven for 15 minutes until cooked.

Choose a salmon fillet and cut it in even sizes always, that way the salmon cooks at the same time. You can cut the salmon into cubes and skewer some onions, coloured peppers or tomatoes if you want.

The sweet dill dressing can be prepared up to one week in advance and kept in the refrigerator. Also make sure to keep any unused dressing for salads, sandwiches and to use as dips.

Leftovers of this salmon salad (if any) make a great lunch the next day! It’s the type of salad you can enjoy warm and cold!

Nutrition Facts
Salmon Salad With Sweet Dill Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 673 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 248mg83%
Sodium 660mg29%
Potassium 1941mg55%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 43g86%
Vitamin A 2070IU41%
Vitamin C 67.7mg82%
Calcium 160mg16%
Iron 10.5mg58%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Jill

    June 24, 2021 at 9:30 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I have used the sweet dill dressing separately too. Love that it has figs and comes together quickly in a handy mini food processor. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      July 9, 2021 at 10:48 am

      So happy you enjoyed it Jill!!

      Reply
  2. Emily

    July 9, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    5 stars
    This salad looks so amazing! I’m obsessed with dill in salads and dressings lately!

    Reply
  3. Jessica

    July 9, 2019 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    This is my kind of salad! I love everything about it and I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  4. SHANIKA

    July 9, 2019 at 5:55 pm

    5 stars
    This Salmon Salad looks so delicious! So much flavor!

    Reply
  5. georgie

    July 9, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so fresh and healthy! I especially love the dill dressing. This time last year I was in Latvia and they put dill on everything especially with salmon! This looks so yummy!

    Reply
  6. Danielle

    June 18, 2019 at 2:50 pm

    5 stars
    So true – there just can’t be a summer party without delicious salmon salad. Someone’s got to make it! I am really looking forward to trying it soon!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      June 19, 2019 at 11:53 am

      Thanks Danielle!!!

      Reply
  7. Cheese Curd In Paradise

    June 18, 2019 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    This salad is stunning! I love the pieces of salmon with the lemon and topped with that beautiful sweet dill dressing. I can’t wait to make this during the summer!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      June 18, 2019 at 11:50 am

      You’ll LOVE it!!

      Reply
  8. Leslie

    June 17, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    I also love a good salmon salad for the summer! This recipe just looks incredible! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      June 18, 2019 at 11:51 am

      Thanks Leslie!!

      Reply
  9. Ramona

    June 17, 2019 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    This is the perfect colourful summer recipe perfect for any occassion. I cannot wait to make it! Lovely inviting pictures, wow!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      June 18, 2019 at 11:51 am

      You need to try this Ramona!

      Reply
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