Description
This grilled salmon and avocado salad is a fresh and healthy dish made with perfectly seasoned grilled salmon, creamy avocado, mixed greens, red onions, tomatoes, and a zesty lime cilantro dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for dressing)
- Salt to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then rub with olive oil.
- Grill the salmon over medium-high heat for about 3–4 minutes per side or until cooked through and lightly charred. Set aside to rest.
- Prepare the lime cilantro dressing by mixing the lime juice, chopped cilantro, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl or platter, arrange the mixed greens, sliced avocado, red onion, and chopped tomatoes.
- Top the salad with the grilled salmon, either whole or flaked into chunks.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute grilled shrimp or chicken for the salmon.
- Make sure not to overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- Use ripe but firm avocado for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
