SALMON AVOCADO SALAD

This salmon avocado salad is a healthy salad recipe that’s big on nutrients and flavor. A moist, pan seared salmon is layered on top of spinach, avocado, tomatoes, and red onions. Then drizzled with a homemade lemon vinaigrette. It’s light yet filling, and simple enough to be made in under 20 minutes.

INGREDIENTS

SALMON AVOCADO SALAD

• 4 cups baby spinach

• 2 tomatoes, chopped

• 1 avocado, diced

• 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced

• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped

• 2 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 salmon filets

• salt and pepper, to taste

DRESSING

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1/2 teaspoon honey, or maple syrup

• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced

• salt and pepper, to taste

HOW TO MAKE IT

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the salmon filets with salt and pepper. Add the salmon filets top side down and cook for 4-5 minutes.

2. Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the salmon is mostly opaque, with just a smidge of softness still in the middle.

3. Divide all of the other salad ingredients between two bowls, then place the cooked salmon on top.

4. Mix the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and drizzle on top.

Dressing How to

Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together.