Avocado-Smoked Salmon Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing
A refreshing, electrolyte-rich salad with omega-3-packed salmon and hydrating avocado to combat headaches and fatigue during Whole30. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs smoked salmon, avocado, cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 298 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces smoked salmon
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1/2 lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Dice 4 ounces smoked salmon into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl.
- Step 2: Halve 1/2 avocado, remove pit, and dice the flesh into 1/2-inch cubes; add to the bowl with smoked salmon.
- Step 3: Add 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion to the bowl.
- Step 4: Squeeze 1/2 lime over the salad, then drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro.
- Step 5: Gently toss all ingredients until evenly coated, ensuring the avocado remains intact. Serve chilled immediately to maximize hydration benefits.
