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Grilled Salmon And Avocado Salad

Hannah Hoskins|May 25, 2016 10:33 am EST

Grilled Salmon And Avocado Salad

3.8 (4 ratings)

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A quick and easy summertime salad like this one is ideal for every sunny evening.This recipe is courtesy of Laylita.

Servings

4

Ingredients

• 2 limes, juiced
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 hot pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
• salt, to taste
• 2 pound salmon, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 8 cup lettuce
• 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
• 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• sliced cherry tomatoes
• cilantro leaves

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a jar. Seal it and shake until well mixed.
2. Combine the salt, coriander, cumin, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper together.
3. Rub the salmon filets with olive oil and then with the spice mix.
4. Heat the grill until hot. Grill the salmon to desired doneness, about 8 minutes.
5. Place the lettuce in a salad bowl. Add the avocado, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro leaves. Place the grilled salmon on top. Drizzle the cilantro-lime dressing over the salad, and serve immediately.