Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsVia Italian TableGrilled Salmon Salad Recipe

Grilled Salmon Salad Recipe

Inspired by Via Italian Table
Time30m
Serves2

Grilled North Atlantic salmon over baby arugula, cubed mozzarella, grape tomatoes, pesto vinaigrette, balsamic reduction

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Pesto Vinaigrette

Balsamic Reduction

Method

Grilling the Salmon

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salmon

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Grill the Salmon

    Place the salmon fillets on the grill skin-side down. Grill for about 5-7 minutes, then carefully flip and grill for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

  3. 3

    Remove from Grill

    Once cooked, remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before flaking it into large pieces.

Preparing the Salad

  1. 4

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, add the baby arugula, cubed mozzarella, and grape tomatoes. Toss gently to mix the ingredients.

Making the Pesto Vinaigrette

  1. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the pesto sauce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Preparing the Balsamic Reduction

  1. 6

    Reduce Balsamic Vinegar

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the balsamic vinegar to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and let cool.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 7

    Combine Everything

    Top the salad with the grilled salmon pieces and drizzle with the pesto vinaigrette. Finally, drizzle the balsamic reduction over the top.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Gently toss the salad to combine and serve immediately.

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