Oven-Baked Greek Salmon with Horiatiki Salad

Greek salad with cucumbers feta and tomatones on top of baked salmon.

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Oven-Baked Greek Salmon with Horiatiki Salad

If you’re craving something fresh but still satisfying, this Greek Salmon with Horiatiki Salad hits the mark. The salmon bakes up tender and flaky after a quick lemony marinade, while a crisp horiatiki salad—tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onion, and feta—adds brightness and crunch. A simple, gluten-free dinner ready in 30 minutes. 🙌🏻

Prep15

Cook15

Total30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Greek

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: chef-tested dinner, elevated salmon recipe, Greek salad, Greek salmon recipe, greek vinaigrette

Servings: servings

Calories: 416kcal

Author: Ari Laing

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Equipment

Rimmed baking sheet

Parchment paper

Mason jar with lid or bowl with whisk

Mixing bowls

Ingredients

For the salmon

2 lb salmon fillet, skin on or off
2 Tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp (15ml) red wine vinegar
2 tsp fresh lemon juice, the rest of the lemon can be cut into wedges for serving
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tsp Kosher salt
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Fresh dill sprigs

For the horiatiki salad

¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced into half moons
¼ cup (60ml) red wine vinegar
½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved, about 1 cup halved tomatoes
1 mini cucumber, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced
2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
⅓ cup (50g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the salmon. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pat salmon dry with paper towels, then place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Make the vinaigrette. Place 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1 grated garlic clove, 1 tsp Kosher salt, ½ tsp dried oregano, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a mason jar. Seal the lid tightly, shake well, then pour on top of the salmon filet. Place a few fresh dill sprigs on top (I use a lot, but add as much or as little as you like!)
Bake the salmon. Place in a preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on how thick the salmon is. The internal temperature should reach 120°F. While the salmon cooks, make the salad.
Make the horiatiki salad. Place thinly sliced red onion in a small bowl with ¼ cup red wine vinegar. Allow this to sit for 10 minutes while you make the salad. In a large mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, diced cucumbers, 2 oz cubed feta cheese, and ⅓ cup halved Kalamata olives.
Dress the salad. Drain the red onion (you can reserve the red wine vinegar for another use), then add to the bowl with the salad ingredients. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tsp of the reserved red wine vinegar, ½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp Kosher salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Toss to thoroughly mix, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Garnish, then serve! When the salmon is finished, spoon the horiatiki salad on top. Enjoy immediately with lemon wedges and additional fresh dill!

Notes

Notes on making ahead: Unfortunately, the salad is really best fresh. The cucumbers and tomatoes will soften if left sitting in the marinade for long. If you're looking to meal prep for the week, you can chop all of the veggies in advance and even soak the onions in vinegar for a couple days. The onions will pickle a bit, but still be delicious in the salad. When ready, mix the salad fresh. This yields the best texture. Likewise, the salmon is best fresh -- the quick marinade has both vinegar and lemon juice which, if left sitting on seafood too long, will cook it a bit. It's an easy meal to prep in real time, I promise!
Leftovers and storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in a refrigerator. Use within 3 days. Remember, seafood has a shorter shelf life than meats or poultry.
Reheating: Gently reheat salmon in the oven. Be sure to drain any leftover salad so it's not too liquidy.
I do not recommend freezing this salmon recipe. While salmon freezes well, the horiatiki salad will not. Enjoy fresh!

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