Puget Sound Salad

Bursting with Pacific Northwest flavors, the Puget Sound Salad is a vibrant medley of mixed greens, succulent smoked salmon, and fresh, crisp vegetables like cucumber and cherry tomatoes. A sprinkling of dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and creamy crumbled feta adds textural intrigue and a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Dressed with a tangy, herbaceous lemon-dill vinaigrette, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal option for a quick yet elegant lunch or dinner. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients and a delicate smokiness from the salmon, the Puget Sound Salad celebrates coastal-inspired cuisine while delivering layers of flavor in every bite. Perfect served on its own or paired with crusty bread, this dish is a healthy and satisfying choice for seafood lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and baby kale)
• 6 oz smoked salmon
• 1 medium fresh cucumber, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup toasted walnuts
• 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 tsp honey
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Flake the smoked salmon into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

Add the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped fresh dill, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 5

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until emulsified and well combined.

Step 6

Drizzle the lemon-dill vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Divide the salad into bowls or plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(827.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1164.9

Total Fat 84.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 89.1mg	0%
Sodium 2589.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 39.3g
Protein 50.6g	0%

Vitamin D 1163.5IU	0%
Calcium 539.7mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 1701.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.4%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 19.8%