Healthy Recipes Healthy Salad Recipes Salmon & Avocado Salad Tender salmon tops a hearty salad of red cabbage, carrots and avocados tossed with a creamy dill vinaigrette in this quick, easy dinner. By Jasmine Smith Jasmine Smith Instagram Jasmine Smith has a blends of academic training in Culinary Nutrition and Food Science with hands-on experience while working in restaurants and volunteering at food-driven events. Jasmine continues to share her knowledge on wholesome eating with approachable cooking skills she acquired while working in the restaurant industry. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 20, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free Omega-3 Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ cup loosely packed fresh dill, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 small clove garlic 2 avocados, chopped, divided ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided 4 (5 ounce) skinless salmon fillets ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 3 cups spring mix salad greens 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage 1 cup matchstick carrots Directions Place dill, water, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1/2 cup avocado, 1/4 cup oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Refrigerate until ready to use. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon evenly with pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the salmon to the pan; cook until golden on the bottom and mostly opaque around the sides, about 4 minutes. Carefully flip the fillets; remove from heat. Let the fillets stand in the pan until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Combine salad greens, cabbage, carrots and the reserved dressing in a large bowl; toss gently until evenly coated. Divide the salad among 4 plates; top with the remaining avocado. Top each salad with a salmon fillet; garnish with additional dill, if desired. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 508 Calories 36g Fat 13g Carbs 35g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 508 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 7g 25% Total Sugars 3g Protein 35g 70% Total Fat 36g 46% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 90mg 30% Vitamin A 5958IU 119% Sodium 438mg 19% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved