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A healthy, high-protein dinner with pan-seared salmon and a fresh avocado garden salad.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Simple Salmon with Chunky Avocado Garden Salad
Calories: 480kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 onion sliced
  • 3 cups lettuce chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for dressing
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Season salmon with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
  • Cook salmon in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
  • Combine avocado, tomatoes, onion, and lettuce in a bowl.
  • Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over salad and toss gently.
  • Serve salmon with salad and spoon pan juices over the fish.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocados and avoid overcooking salmon for best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 10mg