Description
This Salmon Avocado Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines fresh ingredients for a deliciously satisfying meal. With creamy avocado, tender salmon, and a colorful array of vegetables, it’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or looking for a quick healthy meal, this salad will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 1 diced avocado
- 1 sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 salmon filets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon vinaigrette (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Cook salmon filets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip gently and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until mostly opaque.
- In two bowls, divide the spinach, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and red onion.
- Place the cooked salmon on top of each salad and drizzle with lemon vinaigrette just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg