Post-Workout Salmon Avocado Salad Recipe From Scratch

By: BeSureToCook

Salmon Avocado Salad

This protein-packed salad is the perfect way to refuel after a workout. With baked salmon, creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, and a homemade shallot dressing, this recipe delivers on flavor and nutrition!

🥗 Salad Ingredients:

  • 2 small salmon fillets
  • Mrs. Dash, lemon pepper, seasoning salt, dried dill
  • Leaf lettuce (chopped and rinsed)
  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • Diced tomatoes

🔥 How to Cook the Salmon:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a tray with aluminum foil and butter it lightly.
  3. Season the foil with Mrs. Dash, lemon pepper, seasoning salt, and dill.
  4. Place salmon skin-side down, season the top, and bake 10–15 minutes.

🥄 Homemade Shallot Dressing:

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp finely minced shallots
  • ¼ tsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp Mrs. Dash
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • Cracked black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp honey

Mix all ingredients until smooth and creamy.

🥣 To Assemble:

  1. Fill a bowl with chopped lettuce.
  2. Top with salmon strips, diced tomatoes, and avocado slices.
  3. Drizzle with shallot dressing and enjoy!

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