Avocado Salmon Salad (Paleo/Keto)
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
A nutritious salad rich in healthy fats, combining pan-seared salmon with the freshness of avocado and crunchy vegetables, suitable for Paleo and Keto diets.
Salmon and avocado walk into a bowl, and your macros say thank you. Rich omega-3s from the fish, good fats from the avocado and olive oil, and hardly a carb in sight — a satisfying salad that keeps Paleo and Keto eating feeling like a treat, not a restriction.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 4 salmon fillets (4 oz each), skinless and boneless
- 🫗 1 tsp garlic salt
- 🫗 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 🫗 1/2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- 🫗 1 medium head romaine lettuce (6 cups), chopped
- 🫗 1/2 English cucumber, sliced
- 🫗 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 🫗 1/2 small red onion (1/2 cup), thinly sliced
- 🫗 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
- 🫗 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 2 medium lemons)
- 🫗 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 🫗 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
**Cook salmon:** Season salmon fillets with garlic salt and pepper. Cook them in olive oil in a pan until done to your liking.
**Prepare dressing:** In a bowl, mix lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and fresh dill.
**Assemble:** Arrange romaine lettuce, cucumber, radishes and red onion in a large salad bowl.
**Serve:** Place salmon fillets and avocado slices on the salad. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Avocado Salmon Salad (Paleo/Keto)
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💡 Chef Tips
For a salad with even more texture, you can let the salmon cool slightly after cooking before adding it to the fresh lettuce.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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