Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon Salad with Creamy Dressing

This salad brings together the best of both worlds: a perfectly seared salmon fillet coated in everything bagel seasoning, nestled on a bed of fresh greens with cool cucumber and juicy tomatoes. The creamy dressing, made with cream cheese and sour cream, adds a rich tang that ties everything together.

Crunchy fried onions provide an irresistible texture contrast, making every bite satisfying. This dish is protein-packed, ready in under 30 minutes and feels special enough for a weekend dinner yet simple enough for a weeknight.

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Ingredients

3 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Cream CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Mini CucumberView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Grape TomatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Everything Bagel SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce SalmonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side down and cook until the skin is crispy, 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook until the salmon is cooked through, 1-2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate to rest.
2. While the salmon cooks, prepare the vegetables. Quarter the lemon. Trim the root end from the lettuce and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Trim the cucumber, quarter it lengthwise, then slice crosswise into ½-inch pieces. Halve the grape tomatoes.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, half of the everything bagel seasoning, juice from half the lemon, 1 tablespoon water, ¼ teaspoon sugar, a generous drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of black pepper. Add the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and crispy fried onions to the bowl with the dressing. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Using a fork, break the salmon into large chunks. Divide the salad between plates. Top with the salmon pieces and sprinkle with the remaining everything bagel seasoning. Serve with the remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of fish?

Yes, you can substitute salmon with another firm fish like trout or arctic char. Adjust cooking time based on thickness.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the salad and salmon separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add the crispy onions just before serving to keep them crunchy.

Can I make the dressing ahead of time?

Absolutely. The dressing can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Give it a good stir before using.