Salmon Avocado Salad
If you've got salmon, avocado and cucumber, you're most of the way to this British seafood: about 50 minutes of cooking across 6 steps. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's pescatarian β fish but no meat.
What you'll need
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Diet: contains fish or shellfish, no meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Fish
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How to make it
- Season the salmon, then rub with oil.
- Mix the dressing ingredients together.
- Halve, stone, peel and slice the avocados.
- Halve and quarter the cucumber lengthways, then cut into slices.
- Divide salad, avocado and cucumber between four plates, then drizzle with half the dressing.
- Heat a non-stick pan. Add the salmon and fry for 3-4 mins on each side until crisp but still moist inside. Put a salmon fillet on top of each salad and drizzle over the remaining dressing. Serve warm.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Lime
- lemon
- Honey
- maple syrup Β· agave
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Tips & common questions
How long does Salmon Avocado Salad take to make?
About 50 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lime?
Try lemon. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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