Grilled salmon and avocado salad
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 as a starter salad or side salad, or for 4 as a main entrée salad
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Cuisine
South American, American
Grilled salmon and avocado salad
Description
The Grilled salmon and avocado salad features salmon fillets rubbed in a spice mix of cumin, coriander, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper, grilled to desired doneness. The salad base consists of fresh lettuce or salad greens, diced avocado, sliced red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro leaves. The salad is finished with a dressing made from lime juice, olive oil, hot pepper, ground cumin, cilantro, and salt, adding a bright, spicy note. The combination of smoky salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables creates a balanced dish suitable for a main course or a substantial lunch. Preparing the dressing ahead allows flavors to meld, and the salad is best served soon after assembling to maintain freshness and texture.
Ingredients
Spicy cumin lime cilantro dressing:
- 2 lime juiced, medium sized
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 hot pepper seeded and deveined, diced –replace with a small sweet pepper for a non-spicy variation
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin adjust based on your preference
- 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
- salt to taste
For the grilled salmon:
- salmon cut into 4 pieces or 6-8 pieces, about 2 lbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the salad:
- lettuce 8-10 cups or your choice of salad greens
- 1 avocado pitted and peeled, diced or sliced, large or 2 small
- ¼ red onion finely sliced, rinsed with cold water
- ½ cucumber sliced
- cherry tomato sliced
- cilantro leaves
Instructions
For the dressing:
- Combine all the ingredients for the salad dressing in a jar, close it tight and shake until the ingredients are well mixed. The dressing can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use.
For the grilled salmon:
- Combine the salt, coriander, cumin, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper together
- Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and then with the spice mix. Grill immediately or save refrigerated if grilling later.
- Pre-heat the grill until hot and grill the salmon to desired doneness.
To assemble the salad:
- To prepare the salad, place the lettuce or salad greens in a salad bowl, add the avocado, red onion slices, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro leaves.
- Place the grilled salmon on top, sprinkle the cilantro lime dressing over the salad, and serve immediately. Can also plate each salad on a plate individually.
Notes
- This recipe can be adapted using other fish or seafood like halibut, sea bass, mahi mahi, tuna, shrimp, or scallops depending on your preference.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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