⏱ 18 min total

Salmon with Capers and Caprese Salad

Name: Salmon with Capers and Caprese Salad
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Olive oil; ½ tsp Dijon mustard; ¼ lemon yields Lemon juice; 1 tbsp, drained Capers; ½ fruit Avocado; 1 medium whole Tomatoes; 2 oz Mozzarella cheese; ½ leaf, whole Basil; ½ oz (14 halves) English walnuts; 5 oz Atlantic salmon

Per 1 serving · 466 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

688

34%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
48g
27% of calories
Carbs
18g
10% of calories
Fat
49g
63% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Salmon with Capers and Caprese Salad (466 g) has 688 calories, with 48 g of protein, 18 g of carbohydrates and 49 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (63% of calories). It is high in protein (95% DV), dietary fiber (34% DV) and Vitamin C (36% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 30%, 56% and 38% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

147cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

6.9g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

9.6g

5.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein95%
Dietary fiber34%
Vitamin C36%
Vitamin E27%
Vitamin K33%
Thiamine39%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium30%
Saturated fat56%
Cholesterol38%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 12 minCook 6 min

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets and fry for 1–2 minutes on each side until lightly colored. Break the fish into large chunks with a spatula and fry for another 2–3 minutes until just cooked through. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate.
2
Combine the mustard, lemon juice, capers, and remaining olive oil to create a dressing.
3
Arrange the avocado, tomato, and mozzarella slices on two plates. Top with salmon chunks, scatter with basil leaves and walnuts, and drizzle with the dressing. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (466 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	149 μg	17%
Vitamin C	32 mg	36%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	4 mg	27%
Vitamin K	39 μg	33%
Thiamine	0.5 mg	39%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	72%
Niacin	14 mg	87%
Vitamin B6	2 mg	129%
Folate (B9)	159 μg	40%
Vitamin B12	5 μg	208%
Pantothenic acid	4 mg	80%
Choline	39 mg	7%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	505 mg	50%
Iron	3 mg	35%
Potassium	1,604 mg	34%
Magnesium	124 mg	30%
Phosphorus	682 mg	97%
Zinc	4 mg	34%
Copper	1 mg	104%
Manganese	1 mg	32%
Selenium	62 μg	113%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	148 μg	—
Arginine	3 g	—
Aspartic acid	5 g	—
Beta carotene	655 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.5 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	2 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0.4 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.5 g	—
Fluoride	10 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	9 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	4 g	—
Lycopene	3,165 μg	—
Lysine	4 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	22 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	13 g	—
Proline	3 g	—
Retinol	87 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	0.1 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	2 g	—
Total omega 3	4 g	—
Total omega 6	5 g	—
Tryptophan	1 g	—
Tyrosine	2 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 688 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

131min
Walking (3.5 mph)
83min
Cycling (moderate)
57min
Running (6 mph)
97min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Salmon with Capers and Caprese Salad?

One serving of Salmon with Capers and Caprese Salad (1 serving) has 688 calories, which works out to 147 calories per 100 g. That is about 34% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Salmon with Capers and Caprese Salad high in protein?

It provides a solid 48 g of protein per serving (95% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Salmon with Capers and Caprese Salad keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 10% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Salmon with Capers and Caprese Salad?

698 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Salmon with Capers and Caprese Salad?

5.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (466 g)

Calories688

% Daily Value*

Total fat 49g	63%
Saturated fat 11g	56%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 114mg	38%
Sodium 698mg	30%
Total carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary fiber 9.6g	34%
Total sugars 5.2g
Protein 48g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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