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Creamy Bang Bang Salmon Salad

Creamy Bang Bang Salmon Salad: Quick, Spicy & So Fresh

Creamy Bang Bang Salmon Salad is a quick, satisfying dish made with flaky salmon and vibrant vegetables, topped with a zesty bang bang sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 filet Salmon fresh or properly thawed frozen
  • 1.5 tbsp Olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp Paprika smoked paprika for a unique twist
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • Salt to taste, consider sea or kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper freshly cracked is best
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream, vegan yogurt for dairy-free
  • 2 tbsp Yellow mustard Dijon for extra heat
  • 1.5 tbsp Sriracha adjust to taste or replace with milder hot sauce
  • 2.5 tsp Chili paste or chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tsp Honey agave syrup for vegan
  • 1 tbsp Cream coconut cream for dairy-free
For the Salad
  • 1 Cucumber diced
  • 0.5 Red onion sliced
  • 1 Avocado can be omitted if not available
  • 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro chopped, or parsley as substitute
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice or lemon juice

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Make Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, sriracha, chili paste, honey, and cream until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Prepare Salmon: Pat the salmon dry. Combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create a rub. Coat salmon with olive oil and sprinkle seasoning.
  3. Prep Vegetables: Dice the cucumber, slice red onion, halve cherry tomatoes, chop cilantro, and prepare avocado. Place vegetables in a bowl with lime juice; toss gently.
  4. Cook Salmon: Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side up, cooking for 4-5 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Assemble Salad: Slice the salmon and place atop the vegetable salad. Drizzle with bang bang sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your salad based on preferences! Always pat salmon dry for better crispness.

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