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Avocado Salmon Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the Mediterranean region, the Avocado Salmon Salad reflects the region's love for fresh, vibrant ingredients. This dish is often enjoyed as a light meal or appetizer, celebrating the rich flavors of salmon paired with creamy avocado. In modern cuisine, it has gained popularity worldwide, especially among health-conscious diners, for its nutritious profile and delightful taste.

SyrianSYmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 small red onion
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
8 oz salmon fillets
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dill
4 cups romaine lettuce
1 cucumber
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 avocados

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

smoked salmon

🥗Healthier: cooked salmon

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is more affordable and still nutritious.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

1

Thinly slice the red onion and quick pickle it with apple cider vinegar, salt, and sugar.

2

Set the pickled onions aside while preparing the other ingredients.

3

Wash and pat dry the salmon fillets with skin on.

4

Prepare blackening spice with paprika, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, and cayenne powder.

5

Coat the flesh side of the salmon with the blackening spice.

6

Heat a cast iron skillet and add a tiny bit of oil to coat the bottom.

7

Cook the salmon flesh side down for about 2 minutes, then flip and cook skin side for 5 minutes until crispy.

8

Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.

9

Make a creamy dressing with mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic powder, ground black pepper, salt, sugar, and chopped dill.

10

On a bed of romaine lettuce, add sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and chunks of blackened salmon.

11

Slice or cube the avocado and add it to the salad along with the pickled onions.

12

Pour the dressing over the salad and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishavocado

Also Known As

Salmon Avocado SaladAvocado and Salmon Salad

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