Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized strips
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ripe avocado, halved and diced
- 2 cups arugula or mixed greens
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of lemon or lime
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and optional garlic or chili flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon strips for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- In a mixing bowl, toss arugula with lemon or lime juice and drizzle with olive oil.
- Assemble the salad by placing the dressed greens in a bowl, topping with seared salmon and diced avocado.
- Add extra cracked black pepper and herbs if desired. Serve immediately for peak freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (290g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg