Bosphorus Salmon Salad (Boğaziçi Somon Salatası)
Boğaziçi Somon Salatası, or Bosphorus Salmon Salad, is a refreshing and nutritious dish from Turkish cuisine. This salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal, combining the richness of salmon with the freshness of vegetables and herbs.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then cook them on the stovetop until they are flaky and cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, dill, and parsley.
- Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice, then drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Divide the salad onto plates and top each with a cooked salmon fillet.
- Serve the Boğaziçi Somon Salatası immediately and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
Supplies
Large bowl Whisk Plates
Tools
Frying pan
Serving suggestions
Serve the Boğaziçi Somon Salatası with a side of crusty bread or a light soup for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, you can marinate the salmon fillets in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before cooking.
Cost
$20