Grilled Salmon Salad with Avocado Cucumber Salsa served over a bed of little gem lettuces, with a creamy, yogurt-based Cilantro Lime Dressing. Make this in 30 minutes- a healthy, delicious low-carb meal.
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Here’s a simple delicious recipe for Grilled Salmon Salad topped with Avocado Cucumber Salsa over a bed of Little Gem Lettuces (or romaine), dressed with a creamy, tangy cilantro yogurt lime dressing.
This grilled salmon salad can be made in 30 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.
Ingredients in Grilled Salmon Salad
- salmon filets
- salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin
- avocado
- cucumber
- jalapeno
- cilantro
- lime- juice and zest
- Olive oil
- Greek yogurt
- garlic
- cilantro
- salt and pepper
- little gem lettuces or romaine hearts
How to make Grilled Salmon Salad
Step one: Salmon is rubbed with cumin, chili powder and salt and placed on a hot grill. Sear for just a few minutes on each side.
Step two: Combine Avocado with cucumber, scallions, lime zest and cilantro, and mix with olive oil and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Step Three: Simply whisk the tangy dressing up in a bowl.
Assemble the Grilled Salmon Salad
Toss the dressing with greens. Little gems or baby romaine work great here- crisp enough to hold up to the warm salad! Make a bed for the salmon to sit on. Place the warm grilled salmon over top, then spoon with some of the avocado salsa.
Voila! Dinner is ready. So delicious, light, but satisfying!
Grilled Salmon Salad– a delicious and satisfying summer meal!
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Grilled Salmon Salad with Avocado Cucumber Salsa
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Total Time: 22 mins
- Yield: 4
- Category: Salad, salmon, grilled
- Method: grilled
- Cuisine: Northwest
Description
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/
Ingredients
Mexican Spiced Salmon:
- 4 x 6 oz salmon filets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Lime for garnish
Avocado Salsa:
- 1 avocado (ripe, but slightly firm) diced
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- ½ jalapeno, finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime- juice and zest
- 2–3 teaspoons Olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Creamy yogurt dressing:
- ½ C plain Greek yogurt
- lime juice from one small lime
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅛ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
3-4 heads little gems lettuce ( or baby romaine) 1 per person
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium.
- In a small bowl, make the spice rub -mix salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin. Rub all sides of salmon with the spice rub.
- 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.
- Make the dressing. Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Quarter lettuce vertically. Set aside.
- Grill salmon over medium heat on a well-greased grill, a few minutes on each side until desired doneness….preferable medium or medium rare. A thin metal spatula is best here to turn. Squeeze with a little lime juice.
- Assemble: Toss lettuce gently with a little dressing, just enough to coat. Lay on a plate, creating a bed for the salmon. Place salmon over top, then spoon the avacado salsa over top. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs.
Notes
You can also pan-sear the salmon in a little olive oil or use a grill pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9.3 g
- Sodium: 1356.1 mg
- Fat: 26.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31.5 g
- Fiber: 14.9 g
- Protein: 49.2 g
- Cholesterol: 91.5 mg
Delicious!!! Super easy to make
Glad you enjoyed Aimee!
This is such a great recipe for salmon in summertime when it’s too hot to turn on the oven. Love the various flavors and textures- we all loved it! Wound be great for company as well.
Awesome to hear!
Hi! My boyfriend hates cilantro & green yogurt do you have any other dressing ideas that would pair well with this? Thank you!
I bet our classic caesar dressing would be really good here- or even our greek dressing?
Delicious, healthy and easy to make! Thank you Sylvia 🥰
Thanks Luisana!
AWESOME…
Glad you liked this!
Unfortunately, this was way too salty. My lips were burning after I ate this. I am going to make it with only 1/3 of the salt the next time. I did enjoy the freshness of everything!
Shoot Jenna! Just curious- did you change anything or happen to cut back on any of the other spices by chance? That could “upped” the salt proportion here.
Could Jenna have used table salt rather than Kosher salt? The recipe doesn’t specify.
I don’t think it would have made that much of a difference here.
My husband is a fisherman and I have never been a big fan of salmon. We made this recipe the other day and I loved it! Needless to say my husband is THRILLED! Thank you
So great to hear Tara!
I haven’t made this yet but it’s on my list for the week. Do you recommend the salmon to be with or w/out skin?
It is good either way- whatever you prefer-just make sure that the skin gets crispy if you leave it on. 😉
Really enjoyed this. Used steelhead trout in place of salmon and it turned out great (aside from the steelhead briefly igniting on the grill!). One question: Would firm tofu work in place of the salmon? Thinking of making this for vegetarian guests.
Good to hear Mary, and I think tofu could be great substitute!
Made this last night and it was incredibly good with the grilled salmon, slightly tart salsa and creamy dressing on the salad. I felt like a world-class chef and would be thrilled to have something this good in a restaurant. Thank you for so many wonderful recipes – this one is brilliant.
Thanks Laura! Glad you enjoyed this!
This salmon recipe looks delicious! Salmon is my favorite fish& I am always looking for new recipes!
I appreciate the salads that you recommend! Avocados are another favorite of mine!
Love your feasting at home recipes!
I’ve also shared your site with some friends!
Thanks Sylvia for inspiring me to try new recipes that are always good& yummy!
Thanks Suzan, we love hearing this!
I have never cooked a recipe from Feasting at Home that I haven’t liked. She is my go to blogger for recipes. This salmon recipe is perfect for summer
Awwww… thanks Cheryl!
This recipe looks amazing… I’ve put it on the list to try this week! I love your recipes and use them every week. Thanks so much!
Awesome Catherine!
Can’t wait to make this recipe this week. Love finding different ways to incorporate avocados.
Somehow salmon and avocado belong together!
Sometimes you can tell by the ingredient list if a recipe will be delicious! This one checks all the boxes…and I will be making it today. Thank you for sharing all your lovely recipes!
Awesome Carla- let us know what you think!