Salads That Go With Salmon: The BEST Recipes!
If you’re searching for the tastiest salads that go with salmon, then you’ll be pleased to know that you’ve landed in the right place!
Whether you’re looking for something quick and easy to take into work for a healthy lunch, or something that’s worthy of being served up at a special dinner party when you really want to impress your guests, we’re going to walk through the top choices of side salads for salmon…
What are the best salads that go with salmon?
Some of the best salads for salmon include wild rocket and goats cheese, beetroot and feta cheese, Mediterranean couscous, and grilled courgette with basil, mint, chilli, and lemon. If you like to try new food trends, the Jennifer Aniston salad and TikTok’s green goddess salad are delicious options.
Want some more ideas, and the best recipes to follow?
Keep reading!
1. Wild rocket and goats cheese salad
This salad is super simple and takes hardly any time at all to prepare, but it’s absolutely delicious and delivers some serious dinner party vibes!
Just take some wild rocket, and add some halved cherry tomatoes.
Toss through your favourite cubed goats cheese, and dress with a little extra virgin olive oil and a splash of apple cider vinegar.
2. Beetroot and feta cheese salad
This beetroot and feta cheese salad offers a wonderful balance of flavours, with the sweetness of the cheese and the earthy savouriness of the beetroot.
It’s also colourful, vibrant, and looks really special at the dinner table.
Don’t skip the homemade dressing, as it’s easy to make and the lemon element perfectly complements grilled salmon.
3. Mediterranean couscous salad
This Mediterranean couscous salad is a wonderful side dish for salmon.
You’ll combine couscous with colourful and crunchy veggies, olives, feta cheese, and chickpeas, and make your own zesty lemon herb dressing.
This one is a great way to add a ton of fresh vegetables into your diet, or just use up those odds and ends you have lurking in the bottom of your fridge that might otherwise go to waste!
It’s also perfect for lunchboxes, and though it’s best served with freshly grilled salmon, it’s also delicious with canned salmon tossed through.
Add a good squeeze of lemon juice just before serving to liven it up.
(If you love salmon recipes, you’ll also enjoy what to serve with creamy Tuscan salmon!)
4. The Jennifer Aniston salad
If you’re a follower of food trends, you’ve no doubt already heard all about the now famous Jennifer Aniston salad!
Rumour had it that the actress enjoyed it for lunch every day on the set of Friends for ten years, though in a recent interview, she revealed that this wasn’t actually the case.
Either way though, it’s still a beautiful bowlful of food that pairs perfectly with salmon.
With quinoa or bulgar wheat, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, fresh herbs, nuts, and feta cheese, it’s satisfying, nutritious, and perfect for making a batch of at the start of the week so you have some easy lunches on hand.
As well as being a tasty side salad for salmon, it can also be served with grilled chicken or just on its own.
5. TikTok’s green goddess salad
Another choice that’s hugely on trend right about now is the TikTok green goddess salad.
You’ll finely dice a bunch of green and white veggies, and dress with a pesto inspired creamy sauce.
It’s straightforward and couldn’t be easier to make, but it’s full of flavour and it’s perfect for those days when you’re bored of your usual salads and you want to try something new.
As soon as you taste it, you’ll understand why it went viral and why foodies right around the world are raving about it!
6. Mediterranean brown rice salad
If you want a salad for salmon that’s healthy, fresh, yet substantial and filling, I highly recommend that you try this Mediterranean brown rice salad.
It’s juicy and bright, thanks to the fresh dill and coriander and the beautifully zesty lemon dressing.
This salad is super versatile, so it’s another one that’s great for making a batch of so you can enjoy it over the next few days.
As well as salmon, it’s delicious with chicken, halloumi, tuna, or any other protein that might take your fancy.
7. Grilled courgette salad with basil, mint, chilli, and lemon
If you want a side salad that’s classy and fabulous, and can even be served warm, look no further than this grilled courgette salad.
Though it looks super impressive, you can have it ready in less than half an hour.
Perfect for those evenings when you have guests, but you don’t want to spend all your time in the kitchen!
8. Deli pasta salad
Imagine a pasta salad made with store cupboard staples, offering up some big Mediterranean flavours.
That’s exactly what you get with this deli pasta salad that can be served hot or cold, and is just fabulous served as a side salad for salmon.
If you don’t have any prosciutto at home, you could easily substitute it for mozzarella cheese.
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to pasta salads, so don’t be scared to get a little creative and use up your leftovers!
9. Warm chorizo and chickpea salad
If you want a salad to go with salmon that’s satisfying and substantial, plus elegant enough for a dinner party or a special occasion, try this warm chorizo and chickpea salad.
It’s full of bold and smoky flavours, and it offers up 3 of your essential 5-a-day.
I like to add some fresh garlic to this recipe to add a little extra zing, and a chunk of fresh crusty bread will finish things off perfectly, as well as giving you something to mop up all those delicious juices.
10. Cobb salad
Cobb salad is an American classic that’s definitely worthy of your consideration when it comes to salads that go with salmon.
It’s typically made with chopped salad greens like iceberg or romaine, tomato, crispy bacon, chicken breast, boiled egg, avocados, and chives, and often includes chunks of blue cheese and a red wine vinaigrette dressing.
It’s hearty and substantial, and though it could be considered to be a main course in its own right, it’s even better when served with grilled salmon, or even canned salmon.
The best side salads for salmon
The best salads to serve with salmon include:
- Wild rocket and goats cheese salad
- Beetroot and feta cheese salad
- Mediteranean couscous salad
- The Jennifer Aniston salad
- TikTok’s green goddess salad
- Mediterranean brown rice salad
- Grilled courgette salad with basil, mint, chilli, and lemon
- Deli pasta salad
- Warm chorizo and chickpea salad
- Cobb salad
If you love eating fish and you want to check out a little more inspiration before you go, take a look at the best pasta side dishes for salmon, and the best desserts to serve with salmon.
I also have a guide to the best salads for steak!
