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!
Total Time
22min
5.0
2 Ratings
Author: Feasting at Home
Servings:
4
Ingredients
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
•
1
cup
Cucumbers
, diced
•
1/2
Jalapeño Pepper
•
4
Tbsp
Fresh Cilantro
, chopped
•
1
Lime
•
2
tsp
Olive Oil
•
1
Lime
•
as needed
Salt
•
as needed
Ground Black Pepper
Creamy Yogurt Dressing
•
1/2
cup
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
•
as needed
Salt
•
as needed
Ground Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
1.
Preheat the grill.
2.
In a small bowl, make the rub - mix Salt (as needed), Ground Black Pepper (as needed), Ground Cumin (2 tsp), and Chili Powder (2 tsp).
3.
Rub all sides of each of the Salmon Fillets (4) with the spice rub.
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).
5.
Make the salsa, in a medium bowl, mix the Cucumbers (1 cup), Fresh Cilantro (2 Tbsp), zest and juice of the Lime (1), Jalapeño Pepper (1/2), Olive Oil (2 tsp) and Salt (as needed), and Ground Black Pepper (as needed). Then gently fold in the Avocado (1).
6.
Quarter Little Gems Lettuce (4 heads) vertically. Set aside.
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.
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.
9.
Place salmon on top, then spoon avocado salsa over top. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs. Enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
462
FAT
20.8 g
PROTEIN
44.6 g
CARBS
25.9 g
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