Salads
Fresh Salmon & Avocado Salad with Dill Dressing
One more delicious and healthy salad as the summer comes to an end. Looking for a fresh, nutritious salad packed with flavor? This Salmon and Avocado Salad features tender salmon, creamy avocado, and a zesty dill dressing for a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Loaded with vibrant veggies and
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh dill
- 2 tbls water
- 2 tbls lemon juice
- 2 tbls white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic
- 2 avocados, sliced, divided
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt, divided
- 4-5 oz skinless salmon fillets
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 3 cups spring mix salad greens
- 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 cup carrots julienne
Directions
- 1
Place dill, water, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1/2 cup avocado, 1/4 cup oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender. Process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- 2
Heat the remaining 1 tsp of oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper then add to the pan and cook until golden on the bottom and mostly opaque around the sides, about 4-5 minutes.
- 4
Flip and cook the other side 2-3 more minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat and set aside.
- 6
Combine salad greens, cabbage, carrots and avocado dressing in a large bowl; toss gently until evenly coated.
- 7
Divide the salad among 4 plates then add a piece of salmon and garnish with the avocado and dill.
- 8
Add the extra avocado dressing to the table.
