🐟🥑 Simple Salmon & Avocado Salad
A simple, flavorful salad made with grilled salmon, ripe avocado, and fresh greens. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal that’s both delicious and filling!
⏱ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 8–10 minutes
Total: ~20 minutes
🍽 Serves
2 people
📝 Ingredients
For the Salmon
2 salmon fillets
Salt & black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
Optional: squeeze of lemon
For the Salad
4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
1 ripe avocado, sliced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Optional: cucumber slices
Simple Dressing
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp Dijon mustard
Salt & pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Salmon
Season salmon with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Grill, pan-sear, or air fry at 190°C / 375°F for 8–10 minutes, until flaky.
Rest for 2 minutes, then flake or slice.
2️⃣ Make the Dressing
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Assemble the Salad
Add greens to a bowl.
Top with avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber.
Add salmon on top.
4️⃣ Serve
Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving.
Finish with fresh herbs or extra lemon if desired.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use canned salmon?
Yes — drain well and flake before adding.
Q: How do I know when salmon is done?
It should flake easily with a fork and be opaque throughout.
Q: Can I make this dairy-free and gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is naturally both.
Q: What other dressings work well?
Honey mustard, balsamic vinaigrette, or yogurt-based dressing.
Q: Is this good for meal prep?
Yes! Store salmon, salad, and dressing separately for best results.