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Mexican Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

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Grilled Salmon Salad with Avocado Cucumber Salsa served over a bed of little gem lettuces, with a creamy, yogurt-based Cilantro Lime Dressing. Make this healthy and delicious meal in just 20 minutes!
Mexican Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa Recipe | SideChef
Grilled Salmon Salad with Avocado Cucumber Salsa served over a bed of little gem lettuces, with a creamy, yogurt-based Cilantro Lime Dressing. Make this healthy and delicious meal in just 20 minutes!
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I’m chef and owner of Feast Catering Company, and author of Feasting at Home – a food blog featuring seasonal, healthy & global recipes.
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Feasting at Home
I’m chef and owner of Feast Catering Company, and author of Feasting at Home – a food blog featuring seasonal, healthy & global recipes.
http://www.feastingathome.com
22min
Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
4
US / METRIC

Mexican Spiced Salmon

4
(6 oz)
Salmon Fillets
1 tsp
Salt
1 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
2 tsp
Ground Cumin
2 tsp
Chili Powder

Avocado Salsa

1
Avocado , diced
130 g
Cucumbers , diced
1/2
Jalapeño Pepper
4 Tbsp
Fresh Cilantro , chopped
1
Lime
2 tsp
Olive Oil
up to 3 tsp
1
Lime
1/4 tsp
Salt
1/4 tsp
Ground Black Pepper

Creamy Yogurt Dressing

120 g
Greek Yogurt
1 clove
Garlic , minced
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Fresh Cilantro , chopped
4 heads
Little Gems Lettuce
or or your favorite salad
1/2 tsp
Salt
1/2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES
462
FAT
20.8 g
PROTEIN
44.6 g
CARBS
25.9 g

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1
Preheat the grill.
Step 2
In a small bowl, make the rub - mix Salt (1/2 tsp) , Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp) , Ground Cumin (2 tsp) , and Chili Powder (2 tsp) .
Step 3
Rub all sides of each of the Salmon Fillets (4) with the spice rub.
Step 4
Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek Yogurt (120 g) , juice of Lime (1) , Garlic (1 clove) , Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) , Fresh Cilantro (4 Tbsp) , Salt (1 tsp) , and Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp) .
Step 5
Make the salsa, in a medium bowl, mix the Cucumbers (130 g) , Fresh Cilantro (2 Tbsp) , zest and juice of the Lime (1) , Jalapeño Pepper (1/2) , Olive Oil (2 tsp) and Salt (1/4 tsp) , and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) . Then gently fold in the Avocado (1) .
Step 6
Quarter Little Gems Lettuce (4 heads) vertically. Set aside.
Step 7
Grill salmon over medium high heat on a greased grill, a few minutes on each side until desired doneness. Preferable medium or medium rare.
Step 8
To assemble: Toss lettuce gently with a little dressing, just enough to coat. Lay the dressed lettuces on each plate, creating a bed for the salmon.
Step 9
Place salmon on top, then spoon avocado salsa over top. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
462
% Daily Value*
Fat
20.8 g
27%
Saturated Fat
3.8 g
19%
Trans Fat
0.0 g
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Cholesterol
82.1 mg
27%
Carbohydrates
25.9 g
9%
Fiber
15.5 g
55%
Sugars
8.0 g
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Protein
44.6 g
89%
Sodium
1269.8 mg
55%
Vitamin D
18.5 µg
92%
Calcium
183.5 mg
14%
Iron
6.0 mg
33%
Potassium
2153.8 mg
46%