Description
A fresh and nutritious Salmon Avocado Salad featuring perfectly grilled salmon, creamy avocados, and a crisp mix of greens, dressed with a simple lemon-olive oil vinaigrette. This salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1 lb salmon fillet
Vegetables & Greens
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Season Salmon: Preheat your grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper to enhance its natural flavors.
- Cook the Salmon: Cook the salmon for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until it is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly to prevent the salad ingredients from wilting.
- Prepare Dressing: While the salmon cools, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl to create a bright, tangy dressing.
- Combine Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion to form a fresh and colorful salad base.
- Flake Salmon: Once the salmon has cooled, gently flake it into bite-sized pieces and add it to the salad mixture, distributing the protein evenly.
- Add Avocado: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it. Add the avocado slices to the salad for a creamy texture contrast.
- Toss Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, making sure all ingredients are lightly and uniformly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Plate the salad and garnish with fresh dill if desired for an aromatic finish. Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the avocado is ripe but firm to hold its shape in the salad.
- This salad can be served warm or chilled depending on preference.
- For extra crunch, add toasted nuts or seeds as a topping.
- To make it gluten-free, simply ensure no cross-contamination with gluten-containing ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: salmon salad, avocado salad, healthy salad, grilled salmon, low fat salad, easy salad recipe
