Salmon Avocado Salad

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Quick and easy salad that eats like a meal. Jalapeno and cilantro can be added for a Southwest flair. Any meat can be substituted for the salmon.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

  • ¼ cup butter, melted and divided

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 12 grape tomatoes, halved

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 8 ounces leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cubed

  • 5 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

  • 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the salmon on the foil, and brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Season with salt and pepper. Broil 15 minutes, until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

  2. Melt the remaining butter in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the mushrooms until tender.

  3. Place the tomatoes in a bowl, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. In a large bowl, toss together the salmon, mushrooms, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, cilantro, and jalapeno. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with feta cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

423 Calories
36g Fat
10g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 423
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 228mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 30mg 34%
Calcium 81mg 6%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 839mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.