Salmon Salad with Avocado
Pan-seared salmon served over crisp mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado with a lemon-Dijon dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Halve the tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber and red onion. Place them in a large bowl with the salad greens.
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Step 2
Mince the garlic. Whisk it with the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, and 1 gr black pepper until combined.
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Step 3
Pat the salmon dry on a plate. Coat it with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and season with ⅝ tsp (3 gr) salt and 1 gr black pepper.
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Step 4
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon presentation-side down and cook without moving it until browned.
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Step 5
Turn the salmon and continue cooking until the thickest part reaches 63°C. Transfer it to a clean plate and let it rest.
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Step 6
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
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Step 7
Peel, pit, and slice the avocados. Divide the salad among plates and top each portion with avocado and a salmon fillet.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook salmon to an internal temperature of 63°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume them within 2 days.
Risk factors
- raw fish handling
- cross-contamination
- temperature control for cooked fish