Mexican Grilled Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salsa served over greens with creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing …can be made in 20 minutes. A delicious, healthy low-carb meal.
Here’s a simple fast recipe for Grilled Salmon topped with Avocado Cucumber Salsa over a salad of Little Gem Lettuces ( or romaine), dressed with a ,creamy, tangy cilantro yogurt lime dressing.
This grilled summer salad can be made in 20 minutes flat. Salmon fillets are rubbed with chili powder and cumin, then seared to perfection on a hot grill. They are placed over little gems ( or baby romaine) tossed in a zesty, creamy yogurt based cilantro lime dressing, then topped with a cool avocado cucumber salsa. Easy, healthy and tasty…and can be made quickly! A perfect weeknight meal.
During the summer months I opt for lighter meals that can be prepared outside, very simply and quickly on the grill, allowing time to relax and enjoy the glorious weather and light, while sipping on a glass of vino. To me, that’s heaven- the perfect way to unwind after work. Being outside and enjoying nature, even if it’s just in the backyard for a little while, can be medicine for the soul, so restorative.
Salmon is rubbed with cumin, chili powder and salt and placed on a hot grill. Sear for just a few minutes on each side.
Toss ” little gems” with a creamy cilantro lime dressing and make a bed for the salmon to sit on. And if you can’t get a hold of little gems, baby romaine is a great substitute.
Make a quick salsa with diced avocado, cucumber, scallions, lime and cilantro.
Grilled Salmon Salad with Avocado Cucumber Salsa
An easy Summer salad, with grilled salmon, avocado cucumber salsa over little gems lettuce with a creamy cilantro lime dressing….inspired by http://www.thecookierookie.com/salmon-with-avocado/
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Total Time: 22 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Entree Salad
- Cuisine: Northwest
Ingredients
- 4 x 6 oz salmon filet
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon chile powder
- —–SALSA—–
- 1 avocado ( slightly firm) diced
- 1 Cup diced cucumber
- ½ jalapenpo
- ¼ C chopped cilantro
- 1 lime- juice and zest
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- —–DRESSING—
- ½ C plain Greek yogurt
- lime juice from one small lime
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 T olive oil
- ⅛ C chopped cilantro
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ——-
- 4 heads little gems lettuce ( or baby romaine) — 1 per person
Instructions
- Preheat grill.
- In a small bowl, make the rub -mix salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin. Rub all sides of salmon with the spice rub.
- Make the dressing. Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Make the salsa. Mix all ingredients except avocado in a medium bowl. Gently fold in avocado last so it stays in tact, and don’t over mix, you don’t want it mushy.
- Quarter lettuce vertically. Set aside.
- Grill salmon over medium high heat on a greased grill, a few minutes on each side until desired doneness….preferable medium or medium rare.
- To assemble: Toss lettuce gentle with a little dressing, just enough to coat. Lay on a plate, creating a bed for the salmon. Place salmon over top, then spoon avacado salsa over top. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs.
Mary Frances says
May 13, 2015 at 3:12 pmThe salmon looks absolutely beautiful! I can only imagine how refreshing the avocado cucumber salsa tastes with it. Thanks for sharing!
Sylvia Fountaine says
May 13, 2015 at 7:31 pmThanks Mary Frances!!
ML says
May 21, 2015 at 7:49 pmThis was our diner two nights ago, and we loved it ! all the “parts” balance each other perfectly, and it tastes very fresh (and also, green, it looks as good as it tastes) and is just spicy enough. Thanks for this recipe !
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Sylvia Fountaine says
May 21, 2015 at 9:47 pmYay!!! so happy you liked it! Thanks for sharing!
Joanna Revers says
May 24, 2015 at 12:58 pmThis was a winner! It encorporates all of our favorites and they play so nicely together. Loved the dry rub on the salmon countered by the creamy dressing and avocado salsa. I’ve been asked to add it to our regular lineup. Thank you!
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Sylvia Fountaine says
May 24, 2015 at 2:04 pmThanks Joanna- Glad you enjoyed!
Robin Hines says
August 3, 2016 at 7:56 pmMy husband returned last week from his annual salmon fishing expedition to Alaska with more than 100 pounds of beautiful sockeye, so I am always looking for new ways to prepare salmon. We are also very fond of avocado and cucumber as accompaniments. I made this dish tonight, and we enjoyed every bite. The rub did not overwhelm the salmon and everything tasted fresh and healthy. Thanks! Your recipes (and photographs) are an inspiration.
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Sylvia Fountaine says
August 4, 2016 at 6:22 amAwww, thanks Robin. And how lucky you are to have access wild Alaskan Salmon! So delicious and good for you! I’m not sure where you live …but one of my all time my favorite salmon recipes is with pickled huckleberries, if you can get your hands some. 😉 Here is the recipe link!
kelly smith says
September 20, 2017 at 10:45 pmThe salmon looks beautiful and I never used this. I use this ingredient first time in dish.it is a summer salad and it is healthy.
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Sylvia Fountaine says
September 21, 2017 at 7:32 amthanks Kelly, give it a try! I think you will be happy with it!
Angie says
January 10, 2019 at 5:29 amSuper easy and delicious! I prepped the salsa, dressing and rub in the morning. Put the salmon in the oven (instead of grilling) that night and dinner was ready in 12 minutes!
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Sylvia Fountaine says
January 10, 2019 at 10:05 pmAwesome Angie, glad you liked it!
Lisa says
March 10, 2019 at 5:19 pmMade this last week and we absolutely loved it. Our new favorite salmon recipe!
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