# What You Need:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (5 oz each)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tsp Dijon mustard
04 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
07 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
08 - 1 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Salad
11 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1/2 English cucumber, sliced
14 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or almonds (optional)
16 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
→ Vinaigrette
17 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
18 - 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice
19 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
20 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
21 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Set oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create a herb paste.
03 - Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and evenly spread the herb paste over their tops.
04 - Bake fillets for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
05 - In a large bowl, toss salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, nuts, and feta cheese, if using.
06 - Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar or lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
07 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to combine.
08 - Divide salad among four plates, top each with a warm herb-crusted salmon fillet, and serve immediately.
