Skip to main content
Epicurious
Cookbooks

Salmon Salad with Parsley and Capers

GOOD TO KNOW Poached salmon fillets are ultramoist. But there’s just one hard-and-fast rule to follow when preparing them: Do not overcook. Poach the fish ever so gently just until the center remains slightly translucent.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped capers (rinsed and drained)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Poached Salmon Fillets (recipe follows), flaked
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, combine onion, vinegar, capers, oil, and salt. Let stand 10 minutes. Add salmon and parsley; toss gently to combine and serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 2

    (Per Serving)

    Step 3

    Calories: 279

    Step 4

    Fat: 16.4g (2.4g Saturated Fat)

    Step 5

    Protein: 29.4g

    Step 6

    Carbohydrates: 2g

    Step 7

    Fiber: 0.6g

Everyday Food: Light
TagsSaladSalmonFishSeafoodParsleyHerbs & SpicesStarterDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeEasyQuickWeeknight MealsMake Ahead30 Minutes or LessCookbooks
Read More
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in May
Like miso-peanut hibachi chicken and spring orzotto.
Whole Lemon Bars
Using two entire lemons—pith, skin, and all—cranks up the citrus flavor in this classic dessert.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App This Week
Like “phenomenal” whole lemon bars and grilled salmon with dill chimichurri.
Grilled Salmon With Dill Chimichurri
Grilling fish atop a bed of lemon slices is the key to not sticking.
Grilled Steak With Spicy Peanut Dressing
A punchy, spicy peanut vinaigrette transforms a simply grilled steak into a showstopping main.
Charred Vegetable Ragù
This sauce is slightly magical. The texture cloaks pasta much like a traditional meat sauce does, and the flavors are deep and rich, but it’s actually vegan!
Miso-Peanut Hibachi Chicken
The magic of this hibachi chicken recipe comes from a combination of miso and peanut butter and how it beautifully caramelizes when it hits the grill.