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Easy Salmon Dinner with Chopped Salad & Feta Green Beans

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This is the dinner I make at least once a week for my boyfriend and me, especially on nights when we’re curled up on the couch watching our favorite shows. You know those nights when it’s late, you’re fully invested in a series, and you want something that feels like a lot of food without actually being junk?

Right now, we’re completely obsessed with Gangs of London—season three just started, and I swear, once you start it, you’re not getting up from the couch. My favorite character is Sean Wallace (you’ll have to watch to see what happens to him), but I also love Lolly and Elliot. The show has that Game of Thrones–level intensity, but set in the modern world—international crime families, shifting power, constant twists. It’s dark, fast-paced, and SO good.

I’ve always been drawn to shows from the UK because I feel like they cast actors based on talent and merit, not just looks—and it makes the storytelling so much better. If you love shows like this, a few of my other favorites are Department Q, The Day of the Jackal, and Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Add them to your list now.

This salmon dinner is what we make when we’re deep into a series—easy, comforting, flavorful, and satisfying without feeling heavy. It’s a full dinner, but it won’t put you into a food coma halfway through an episode.

And if you’re planning a whole weekend of watching?

  • Late-night binge? Make this.
  • Sunday night reset dinner? I’ll leave space here to link my Creamy Bolognese.
  • Friday or Saturday night when you want something a little more indulgent? Make my Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken Wings, or if you’re feeling bold, my Fried Lemon Pepper Wings.
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A plate with a seasoned baked salmon fillet, green beans, and a fresh green salad sits next to a bowl of salad and another bowl with salmon atop vegetables on a checkered placemat.
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Two seasoned salmon fillets topped with grated cheese are baking on a foil-lined tray. The fish is golden and slightly crispy around the edges, with melted cheese sprinkled evenly on top.
A hand with pink nail polish holds a fork, mixing a bowl of fresh salad with lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, and leafy greens. An empty bowl sits nearby on a wooden surface.
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A plate with a seasoned and baked salmon fillet, green beans topped with crumbled cheese, and a mixed vegetable salad with cucumber and sliced carrots on a black-and-white checkered table.
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Seasoned salmon fillet served on a white plate with green beans and a bowl of mixed green salad, with another bowl of salad and salmon visible in the background on a tiled surface.

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A smiling woman in a white and black patterned top stands in a bright kitchen, holding two plates of salmon, broccoli, and green beans. Cooked salmon and green beans are on a tray beside her on the counter.
A woman in a kitchen smiles while holding two plates with salmon, green beans, and salad. A baking tray with cooked salmon and a bowl of salad are on the counter. The kitchen is bright and modern with white cabinets.
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👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

🤔 Common Questions

Can I use frozen salmon instead of fresh?

Yes! Frozen salmon works just fine—just make sure to thaw it completely in the fridge before cooking. Pat it dry to remove excess moisture so the seasoning sticks and the salmon roasts evenly. This method helps you get that perfect flakey texture without overcooking.

What can I substitute for Tony’s Creole seasoning if I don’t have it?

No Tony’s Creole? No problem! You can make a simple blend using ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, a pinch of cayenne, and a tiny bit of salt per fillet. It won’t be exactly the same, but it gives you that classic Creole flavor without running to the store.

A plate with a seasoned, baked salmon fillet, green beans, and a bowl of chopped salad with lettuce, cucumber, and carrots. In the background, another plate has salmon on top of salad. Everything is on a checkered tabletop.

Easy Salmon Dinner with Chopped Salad & Feta Green Beans

This is the dinner I make at least once a week for my boyfriend and me, especially on nights when we’re curled up on the couch watching our favorite shows. You know those nights when it’s late, you’re fully invested in a series, and you want something that feels like a lot of food without actually being junk?
Right now, we’re completely obsessed with Gangs of London—season three just started, and I swear, once you start it, you’re not getting up from the couch. My favorite character is Sean Wallace (you’ll have to watch to see what happens to him), but I also love Lolly and Elliot. The show has that Game of Thrones–level intensity, but set in the modern world—international crime families, shifting power, constant twists. It’s dark, fast-paced, and SO good.
I’ve always been drawn to shows from the UK because I feel like they cast actors based on talent and merit, not just looks—and it makes the storytelling so much better. If you love shows like this, a few of my other favorites are Department Q, The Day of the Jackal, and Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Add them to your list now.
This salmon dinner is what we make when we’re deep into a series—easy, comforting, flavorful, and satisfying without feeling heavy. It’s a full dinner, but it won’t put you into a food coma halfway through an episode.
And if you’re planning a whole weekend of watching?
Late-night binge? Make this.Sunday night reset dinner? I’ll leave space here to link my Creamy Bolognese.Friday or Saturday night when you want something a little more indulgent? Make my Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken Wings, or if you’re feeling bold, my Fried Lemon Pepper Wings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Parmesan Salmon

Per salmon fillet:

For the Chopped Salad

  • 1 bag Fresh Express Sweet Butter lettuce chopped smaller
  • 2 large handfuls baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 1 12 oz bag fresh broccoli, carrot & cauliflower blend (microwavable, not frozen)
  • 1 cucumber peeled in alternating strips, quartered and chopped
  • 4 oz tomato basil feta crumbles most will go in the salad
  • 1 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese

For the Lemon Olive Oil Dressing

For the Feta Green Beans

Instructions
 

Bake the Salmon

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil it.
  • Place salmon fillets skin-side down.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the top and rub gently.
  • Season evenly with Tony’s Creole, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and a light pinch of salt.
  • Grate Parmesan directly over the salmon.
  • Bake on the middle rack for 20–25 minutes, depending on thickness.

Doneness tip:

  • Salmon is perfect at 125–130°F internal temperature and should flake easily.
  • Prep the Vegetables
  • Steam the broccoli, carrot & cauliflower blend for half the time listed (about 2 minutes).
  • Chop into small, salad-friendly pieces.
  • Steam green beans for the full time listed until bright green and tender-crisp.

Make the Dressing

  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Tony’s Creole, and black pepper until emulsified.

Assemble the Salad

  • Combine lettuce, spinach, chopped veggie blend, and cucumber.
  • Add most of the feta and all of the Parmesan.
  • Toss with most of the dressing.

Finish the Green Beans

  • Toss green beans with remaining feta and 3 tablespoons of dressing.

Serve

  • Bowl-style: Salad → green beans → salmon on top
  • Separated: Salad, salmon, and green beans served individually
  • Both are perfect—eat how you like.
Keyword chopped salad, feta green beans, salmon dinner
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