Jun 09 2026
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Salmon Salad Recipe

Inspired by Pacino's Italian Restaurant
Time45m
Serves2

Perfectly grilled salmon served over a bed of fresh field greens, topped with house-made croutons and finished with our signature house dressing.

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Ingredients

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Salmon

Salad Base

Croutons

House Dressing

Method

Grilling the Salmon

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Salmon

    Brush the marinade onto each salmon fillet and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Grill the Salmon

    Place the salmon fillets on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Preparing the Salad Base

  1. 5

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the field greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber thinly.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the field greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.

Making the Croutons

  1. 7

    Prepare the Bread

    Cut the bread into small cubes.

  2. 8

    Melt the Butter

    In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

  3. 9

    Cook the Croutons

    Add the bread cubes to the skillet and sprinkle with garlic powder and salt. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the croutons are golden brown and crispy.

Making the House Dressing

  1. 10

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 11

    Combine Everything

    Place the grilled salmon on top of the assembled salad base. Drizzle with house dressing and sprinkle with croutons. Serve immediately.

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