Sunshine Citrus Salmon Salad with Avocado
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Sunshine Citrus Salmon Salad with Avocado

This vibrant salad offers a delightful tangy kick from citrus and fresh herbs, perfectly complementing the rich salmon and creamy avocado. It's packed with omega-3s and calcium for hormone balance and strong bones, making it a wonderful choice for your midlife journey.

25 min total15 min prep10 min cookServes 235g protein8g fibre

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets, skin on or off250 g
  • Mixed salad leaves100 g
  • Avocado1 ripe
  • Orange1/2
  • Grapefruit1/4
  • Red onion, thinly sliced1/4 medium
  • Fresh dill, chopped1 tbsp
  • Olive oil2 tbsp
  • Lemon juice1 tbsp
  • Salt and black pepperto taste

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F) or pan-fry the salmon.

  2. 2

    Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or pan-fry for 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through and flaky. Let cool slightly and flake into pieces.

  3. 3

    While salmon cooks, prepare the dressing: whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  4. 4

    Peel and segment the orange and grapefruit, catching any juice for the dressing if desired.

  5. 5

    In a large bowl, combine mixed salad leaves, sliced red onion, and fresh dill. Add the flaked salmon.

  6. 6

    Halve, pit, and slice the avocado. Add to the salad with citrus segments.

  7. 7

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss. Serve immediately.

Tags

high-proteinomega-3bone-supportfreshno-added-sugar