Chopped Salmon Salad
A fresh and delicious main dish salad featuring chopped vegetables, flaky cooked salmon, creamy avocado, and a tangy citrus dressing, perfect for a wholesome and protein-packed meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (if cooking salmon fresh)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 1x
- Method: Main Dish Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. cooked salmon, flaked
- 3 cups cucumber, chopped
- 3 cups red bell peppers, chopped
- 3/4 cup red onions, chopped
- 1 medium avocado, chopped
- 4 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1.5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the flaked salmon, chopped cucumber, red bell peppers, red onions, avocado, and lettuce. Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- In a jar or small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
If you don’t have pre-cooked salmon, bake a salmon filet at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes until flaky. To make this salad more filling, you can add cooked quinoa or lentils. The salad also works well as a sandwich filling or served with gluten-free bread or crackers.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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