Description
A delicious and healthy grilled salmon served with a refreshing avocado cucumber salad, perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine the diced avocados, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to mix and set aside.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the grill, skin-side down. Grill for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the grill and serve topped with the avocado cucumber salad.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.
- You can also marinate the salmon in a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, and spices for extra flavor before grilling.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
Keywords: grilled salmon, avocado cucumber salad, healthy recipe, light meal, summer grilling