Green Goddess Salmon Lettuce Cups (Printable)
Flaky salmon and crisp vegetables in creamy green goddess dressing, served in crunchy lettuce cups for a light meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ For the Salmon
01 - 2 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp kosher salt
04 - ¼ tsp black pepper
05 - ½ lemon for squeezing
→ For the Green Goddess Dressing
06 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
07 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
11 - 1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced
13 - 2 anchovy fillets, minced
14 - ¼ tsp salt
15 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ For the Salad
16 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
17 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
18 - ½ cup radishes, thinly sliced
19 - ½ avocado, diced
20 - ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
21 - 8 large butter lettuce or romaine leaves
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 10 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then flake into large pieces with a fork. Squeeze lemon over salmon.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, chives, tarragon, garlic, anchovies, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
04 - In a large bowl, gently toss cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, avocado, and red onion. Add flaked salmon and half the dressing. Gently toss to combine.
05 - Separate lettuce leaves and arrange on a platter. Fill each with a generous spoonful of the salmon salad. Drizzle extra dressing over the top.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy herb dressing clings to every flaky bite of salmon, making each forkful feel indulgent without being heavy
- Crisp lettuce cups turn salad into finger food, perfect for casual dinners or easy lunch prep
02 -
- Overcooking the salmon makes it dry and difficult to flake, so pull it from the oven when it still looks slightly underdone
- The dressing tastes better after resting for 30 minutes, giving the garlic and herbs time to meld together
03 -
- If your lettuce seems limp, soak the leaves in ice water for 15 minutes and pat completely dry before assembling
- The anchovies are optional but add incredible depth, just like in a classic Caesar dressing