> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thefoodiekitchen.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Lomi Lomi Salmon — Hawaiian Tomato Salmon Salad - URL: https://thefoodiekitchen.net/lomi-lomi-salmon/ - Published: 2026-09-10T09:00:15.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-12T07:42:49.000Z - Description: Lomi lomi salmon — Hawaiian cured salmon salad with tomatoes, onion, and sea salt. A traditional luau side. Seed oil free. - Author: Savannah Ryan - Tags: Hawaiian Recipes, MAHA Recipes Lomi lomi salmon is a luau staple that requires neither cooking nor any fat. The name means 'massage' in Hawaiian — the dish is made by gently working diced cured salmon together with tomatoes and onion until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. The result is a cool, refreshing side that balances the richness of kalua pig. Traditional lomi lomi uses salmon that has been cured for 48 hours in sea salt. Smoked salmon is a shorter-time substitute that produces a slightly different, smokier result. Both versions are completely seed oil free and require no heat, no fat, and no special equipment beyond time. ## Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe Serves 6 Prep 20 min Cook 0 min ### Ingredients - 450g salmon fillet, cured in salt 48 hours and rinsed (or hot-smoked salmon) - 4 ripe medium tomatoes, diced into 1cm pieces - 1 bunch spring onions (green onions), finely sliced - 1 small sweet (Maui-style) onion, finely diced - Sea salt to taste - Crushed ice for serving ### Method 1. To cure the salmon: rub 3 tablespoons of coarse sea salt all over the salmon fillet. Place in a glass dish, cover, and refrigerate for 48 hours. Rinse thoroughly under cold water, pat dry, and dice into 1-2cm pieces. 2. In a large bowl, combine the diced salmon, tomatoes, spring onions, and sweet onion. 3. Gently massage the mixture with clean hands for 2-3 minutes — lomi means to massage. The tomatoes will release some juice and the flavours will begin to meld. 4. Taste and add sea salt if needed. 5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. 6. Serve over crushed ice to keep cold. Traditionally served as a side to kalua pig and rice at a luau. Frequently Asked Questions Can I use store-bought smoked salmon? Yes — it saves the 48-hour curing time. Use hot-smoked salmon (which is opaque and flaky) rather than cold-smoked salmon (which is silky and translucent). The flavour is slightly different but excellent. Is lomi lomi salmon seed oil free? Yes. The dish contains no oil of any kind — only fish, vegetables, and salt. How long does it keep? 1-2 days refrigerated. The tomatoes release more liquid over time, which makes the salad soupier. Eat within 24 hours for best texture. Shop on The Foodie Kitchen - [Seed oil free pantry — every fat, every brand](https://thefoodiekitchen.net/seed-oil-free-pantry-staples-amazon/) - [All 25 cookbooks by Savannah Ryan](https://thefoodiekitchen.net/cookbooks/) Savannah Ryan · Cookbook Savor Hawaiian Hawaiian recipes — garlic shrimp, poke, kalua pig, lomi lomi — in traditional fats. [Get on Amazon →](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSKHTT13?tag=thefoodieki0f-20&ref=thefoodiekitchen.net) --- Follow Savannah: [@theefoodiekitchen](https://www.instagram.com/theefoodiekitchen/?ref=thefoodiekitchen.net) · [All Links](https://linktr.ee/theefoodiekitchen?ref=thefoodiekitchen.net)