
This Asian glazed salmon salad pairs tender caramelized salmon with crisp lettuce, cucumber, avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes. A sweet-spicy glaze and tangy sesame dressing make it fresh, satisfying, and ideal for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Cut the salmon into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes and place them in a medium bowl.
In the same bowl, mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, water, and minced garlic. Toss the salmon gently in the sauce and let it marinate for 3 minutes. Reserve the marinade.
In a jar or small bowl, combine the sesame oil, white vinegar, olive oil, and sugar. Shake or whisk until the dressing is well blended.
Divide the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and cucumber between 2 serving bowls.
Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lift the salmon out of the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and keep the marinade for the glaze.
Add the salmon to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes, turning the pieces to brown as many sides as possible without breaking them up.
Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring gently, until it bubbles and thickens into a glossy glaze.
Remove the pan from the heat and spoon the glazed salmon over the prepared salad bowls. Let it cool slightly, then drizzle any extra glaze from the pan over the top.
Finish with sesame seeds and sliced scallion or shallot, if using. Drizzle with the dressing and serve right away.
Use trout instead of salmon if needed, and swap white vinegar for rice vinegar in the dressing only if you want a sharper finish. Do not overcook the salmon, since the small cubes glaze quickly and can dry out fast. For meal prep, store the dressing separately and assemble just before serving so the salad stays crisp.
