Salmon Avocado Salad

🥗 Salmon Avocado Salad: A Bold, Flavor-Packed Delight 🧡🐟🥑

Fresh, vibrant, and naturally rich in good fats, this salmon avocado salad brings together tender cooked salmon, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. The combination creates a balanced dish that feels light enough for lunch yet satisfying enough for dinner. Each component contributes its own texture: flaky salmon contrasted with soft avocado, fresh greens, juicy tomatoes, and cool cucumber. The dressing ties everything together with brightness from lemon and a touch of sweetness from honey or maple syrup. This salad is simple to prepare and shines when served immediately, making it a versatile choice for quick meals or nutritious weeknight cooking.

🧾 Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 200–250 g cooked or grilled salmon (flaked or in chunks)
• 1 large ripe avocado, diced
• 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cucumber, sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds or crushed pistachios (optional)

For the Dressing:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (or lime for extra tang)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

🥣 Instructions