Keto Salmon & Avocado Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing
Keto Salmon & Avocado Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Salad Base
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 avocados, ripe, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
For the Lemon-Dill Dressing
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary based on thickness. Let cool slightly, then flake the salmon into large pieces.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the salmon bakes, prepare the Lemon-Dill Dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced avocados, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add the flaked salmon to the salad bowl. Drizzle with the Lemon-Dill Dressing. Gently toss to combine all ingredients, ensuring the dressing evenly coats the salad. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Keto Salmon & Avocado Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Salad Base
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 avocados, ripe, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
For the Lemon-Dill Dressing
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary based on thickness. Let cool slightly, then flake the salmon into large pieces.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the salmon bakes, prepare the Lemon-Dill Dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced avocados, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add the flaked salmon to the salad bowl. Drizzle with the Lemon-Dill Dressing. Gently toss to combine all ingredients, ensuring the dressing evenly coats the salad. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min