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Grilled salmon and avocado salad
4.8 from 474 votes

Grilled salmon and avocado salad

This salad combines grilled salmon with fresh avocado, lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, all drizzled with a spicy cumin lime cilantro dressing. The grilled salmon is seasoned with a blend of cumin, coriander, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper, contributing a smoky, spiced flavor. The creamy avocado and crisp vegetables balance the dish, making it a hearty and refreshing meal option.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 as a starter salad or side salad, or for 4 as a main entrée salad
Course: Side Dish, Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine: South American, American

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:
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  1. 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:
  1. Combine the salt, coriander, cumin, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper together
  2. Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and then with the spice mix. Grill immediately or save refrigerated if grilling later.
  3. Pre-heat the grill until hot and grill the salmon to desired doneness.
To assemble the salad:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.