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Grilled Summer Salmon Salad

Grilled Summer Salmon Salad
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Grilled Summer Salmon Salad is a light, refreshing, and nutritious dish perfect for hot summer days. Featuring perfectly grilled salmon paired with crisp mixed greens, fresh summer vegetables, creamy avocado, and a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with vibrant seasonal flavors that delight the palate while providing a healthy boost of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 4 fresh salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Salad Greens and Vegetables

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado, cubed

Fresh Herbs

  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, parsley, or basil, chopped

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and grill salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and let rest briefly.
  2. Wash and Prep the Vegetables: Rinse the mixed greens and pat dry. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice the red onion, peel and slice the cucumber, and cube the avocado just before assembling to prevent browning.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper until well emulsified. Adjust lemon juice to taste for acidity.
  4. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Arrange sliced grilled salmon on top, add avocado cubes, and sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure grill grates are clean and well-oiled to achieve perfect grill marks and prevent sticking.
  • Do not overcook the salmon; remove it from heat as soon as it flakes easily to maintain moisture.
  • Wash and cut vegetables ahead of time, but add avocado only just before serving to keep it fresh.
  • Let salmon and dressing sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before assembling to enhance flavor melding.
  • Taste and adjust the lemon juice and olive oil ratio in the dressing according to your preferred flavor balance.

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