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Salmon avocado salad, packed with flavor and perfect for serving a crowd. Low carb and keto diet friendly too!
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4.89 from 9 votes

Avocado Salmon Salad Recipe

A filling, absolutely satisfying, salad that is low carb and delicious. This Avocado Salmon is protein packed, has good fats, and everything you need for an excellent lunch. 
Prep Time22 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado, greek chicken chopped salad, keto, low carb, salmon
Servings: 6
Calories: 383kcal

Ingredients

Salmon:

  • 1 lb salmon fillet boneless, skinless cut into 4 fillets
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp olive oil to sauté
  • 2 Tbs butter

Dressing:

  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice from 2 medium lemons
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp dill freshly chopped
  • 1 tsp dried parsley

Salad:

  • 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced and halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 2 avocados pitted peeled and sliced

Instructions

  • Season both sides of salmon fillets with garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
  • Heat 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat.
  • Add salmon and cook 3-4 minutes per side, until golden crust forms.
  • Remove salmon to a plate and top each fillet with a ¼ Tbs of butter, then set aside to allow to cool some.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • Arrange salad ingredients in the salad bowl, top with salmon, and drizzle the dressing over the top.
  • Toss to combine. Serve!

Notes

Adapted from: https://cafedelites.com/salmon-salad/

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 836mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3085IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1.5mg