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Mexican Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

21 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 22MINS

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!
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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!
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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
22MINS
Total Time
$13.26
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Mexican Spiced Salmon
Salt
1 tsp
Ground Cumin
2 tsp
Ground Cumin
Chili Powder
2 tsp
Chili Powder
Avocado Salsa
Avocado
1
Avocado, diced
Cucumber
1 cup
Cucumber, diced
Fresh Cilantro
4 Tbsp
Olive Oil
2 tsp
Olive Oil
up to 3 tsp
Salt
1/4 tsp
Creamy Yogurt Dressing
Garlic
1 clove
Garlic, minced
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Fresh Cilantro
2 Tbsp
Little Gems Lettuce
4 heads
Little Gems Lettuce
or or your favorite salad
Salt
1/2 tsp
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
462
Fat
20.8 g
Protein
44.6 g
Carbs
25.9 g
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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 (1/2 cup), 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 Cucumber (1 cup), 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 5 Make the salsa, in a medium bowl, mix the Cucumber (1 cup), 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 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 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!
step 9 Place salmon on top, then spoon avocado salsa over top. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs. Enjoy!
Tags
American
Gluten-Free
Grill
BBQ
Lunch
Fish & Seafood
Low-Carb
Cinco de Mayo
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Salmon
Salad
Mexican
Summer
Vegetables
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