• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Cupboard Collective - Chez Nous
  • Home
  • About Chez Nous
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Baking & Desserts
    • Breakfast
    • Canning and Preserving
    • Casseroles
    • Homemade Staples
    • Meat
    • Poultry
    • Salads
    • Sauces
    • Seafood
    • Skillet Dinners
    • Soups and Stews
    • Vegetables
  • Local Producers
  • Retail Therapy
    • Cookbooks I Love
    • Kitchen Appliances
    • Kitchen Tools
    • Kitchen Linens
    • Thrive Market
  • Contact Page
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Retail Therapy
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Recipes
    • Retail Therapy
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Seafood

    Cumin Glazed Salmon Salad

    Published: May 2, 2018 · Modified: Jun 13, 2023 by Tammy Circeo · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Yum
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Cumin Glazed Salmon Salad is delicious any time of year, but when the weather starts warming up in the spring and certainly throughout the summer, this is a go-to lunch ... or even dinner. That it is very quick to make is simply a bonus to its delicious flavors!

    Cumin Glazed Salmon Salad with tomato vinaigrette

    This post may contain affiliate links which means that if you click them and purchase something, I get a little commission. Thank you for your support.


    Start with the best salmon you can get ... and for me, that always means WILD SALMON. To check the safety of the seafood you are buying, consult Seafood Watch provided by the Monterrey Bay Aquarium. They even have an app for your phone so you can check your sources right in the grocery store.

    Fillet and debone

    Wild salmon being deboned

    Your fishmonger can debone your filet for you if you ask, but I rather enjoy the process myself. Either way, just be sure to get those bones out!

    Wild salmon on a vintage platter with spices beside

    What creates the glaze?

    The seasoning for Cumin Glazed Salmon Salad couldn't be easier ... brown sugar, cumin, chili powder and salt ... Just mix it together and spread it all over the fish filet.

    Wild salmon with spices crusted on

    I use coconut palm sugar because it has a lower glycemic index than brown sugar, but if you're not looking to keep a stable blood sugar level, feel free to use brown sugar. It caramelizes faster and easier than coconut palm sugar, but the flavor is similar and you can substitute it one for one.

    The salad dressing

    The salad dressing is Tomato Vinaigrette ... just perfect for the flavors on the salmon! The freshness of a summer tomato is the best, then jazzed up with some shallots, oil, vinegar, and garlic.

    Tomato Vinaigrette being mixed

    How to serve Cumin Glazed Salmon Salad

    Pile a bunch of your favorite lettuce on a plate (my favorite for this salad is green leaf), dress it with the Tomato Vinaigrette, and lay the salmon on top. Put goat cheese or feta cheese around on the leaves and garnish with green onions, if you want. Dinner is served in about 20 minutes!

    Close up of Cumin Glazed Salmon Salad

    Other recipes you might enjoy:

    • Grilled Corn Salad
    • Smoked Salmon Chowder
    • Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Poblano Sauce

    Recipe

    Two plates of Glazed Cumin Salmon Salad with a jar of Tomato Vinaigrette on the side

    Cumin Glazed Salmon Salad

    Tammy Circeo
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American, Pacific Northwest
    Servings 6 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ pounds boned salmon filet
    • 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar I substitute coconut palm sugar
    • 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • Salt and pepper to season
    • Lettuce of choice my favorite is green leaf
    • Tomato vinaigrette recipe to follow
    • 4 ounces fresh goat cheese crumbled
    • ¼ cup green onions sliced thin

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, mix brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Rub on the salmon. Cover the salmon and chill at least 30 minutes or up to four hours.
    • Lay salmon on a piece of aluminum foil. Heat the grill to high heat and lay the aluminum foil on the grill. Let the salmon cook until it just flakes apart and only a little pink is left, 15-20 minutes.
    • Divide the lettuce among four plates. Place a serving of salmon on each mound of greens, drizzle with the tomato vinaigrette, and sprinkle even with the cheese and green onions.
    • Tomato Vinaigrette: In a bowl, combine 1 cup of grated tomatoes, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 Tablespoon minced shallot, and season with salt and pepper.
    Keyword grilled salmon, salmon, salmon salad
    Yum

    More Recipes for all kinds of seafood

    • Two halibut tacos garnished with pineapple salsa on a white plate with a striped towel beside
      Halibut Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
    • Shrimp & Pineapple Fried Rice in the wok with chopsticks
      Shrimp & Pineapple Fried Rice
    • Ginger Garlic Halibut served with rice and cucumbers and pea shoots
      Ginger Garlic Halibut
    • Two pottery bowl with rice topped with Coconut Curry Halibut
      Coconut Curry Halibut

    About Tammy Circeo

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    logo
    Food Advertisements by
    Headshot of Tammy.

    I have always loved nurturing and feeding people. My cooking style is influenced by my Southern parents, time living in Europe, and the foods available in the Pacific Northwest, where I lived for over 20 years. I cook from scratch and strongly support local farms and producers, believing that food plays a pivotal role in our quality of life.

    More about me →

    logo
    Food Advertisements by

    Popular Recipes

    • Chicken with Tomato Tarragon Sauce in a braising pan.
      Chicken with Tomato Tarragon Sauce
    • Cantaloupe Salad with Prosciutto & Mozzarella on a white French platter with a vintage silver serving spoon.
      Cantaloupe Salad with Prosciutto & Mozzarella
    • A white platter full of Basil Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
      Basil Parmesan Potatoes & Garlic Aioli
    • Serve Saltimbocca alla Romana on a beautiful platter with fried sage leaves to garnish
      Saltimbocca alla Romana
    logo
    Food Advertisements by

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Photos & Recipe Sharing
    • Commenting Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    Copyright © 2023 Tammy Circeo