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A delicious and healthy mixed salad with salmon, avocado, and vegetables on a white plate.
Stovetop~25 minComplexity

Avocado Salmon Salad

This Avocado Salmon Salad packs 31g protein and 483 calories per serving — solid for a single lunch that doesn't require cooking. Ready in quick prep time across 4 servings, making it ideal for grab-and-go midday eating. Hit your protein targets without defaulting to chicken breast every day.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Olive oil(45g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
  • Vinegar, Red Wine(15g)
  • Parsley, Fresh(15g)
  • Garlic(10g)
  • Oregano, Dried(5g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cracked pepper (to taste)
  • Salmon(454g)
  • Lettuce, Romaine(960g)
  • Cucumber
  • Tomato
  • Yellow Onion
  • Avocado
  • Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(120g)
  • Olives, Black, Canned, Pitted(80g)
  • Lemon

Instructions

  1. 1Whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley, minced garlic, and dried oregano in a large bowl. Divide the dressing in half—reserve one half in the refrigerator for serving, and pour the other half into a shallow dish.
  2. 2Pat the salmon dry and coat both sides evenly with the marinade in the shallow dish. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. 3Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, carefully place the salmon skin-side up in the pan and cook 4–5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and releases easily from the pan.
  4. 4Flip the salmon and cook 3–4 minutes longer until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 2 minutes.
  5. 5While the salmon cooks, roughly chop the romaine lettuce, dice the cucumber and tomato, thinly slice the onion, and pit and slice the avocado. Toss all vegetables together in a large bowl.
  6. 6Slice the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and divide the salad evenly into 4 airtight containers while the salmon is still warm. Top each container with salmon, crumbled feta, black olives, and a lemon wedge.
  7. 7Drizzle the reserved dressing over each salad just before eating. Store containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, keeping the dressing separate until serving.

Nutrition — Per Serving

483

calories

31g

protein

35g

fat

Carbohydrates
13g
Saturated fat
9.3g
Sodium
578 mg
Dietary fiber
6.3g

4 servings per batch · ~434g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Avocado Salmon Salad have per serving?

Each serving delivers 31g of protein and 483 calories with 35g fat and 13g carbs from the salmon base. The omega-3 fatty acids from salmon add nutritional value alongside solid protein content.

How long does Avocado Salmon Salad take to prep?

Quick prep and yields 4 servings, allowing you to assemble salmon salads efficiently on stovetop for multiple lunch meals without extended preparation time.

Is Avocado Salmon Salad good for fat loss?

At 483 calories and 31g protein per serving, this salad works as a moderate-calorie lunch option during fat loss when you want protein and healthy fats without excessive calorie density.

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