Avocado-Smoked Salmon Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
A refreshing, skin-friendly salad featuring omega-3-rich salmon and creamy avocado, balanced with a bright lime dressing to combat inflammation. This Pacific Northwest-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 290 calories and feeds 2, 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 oz smoked salmon
- 1 medium, diced avocado
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 medium, diced cucumber
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 4 oz smoked salmon (cut into 1-inch pieces), 1 medium diced avocado (about 3 oz), 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 medium diced cucumber (about 3 oz). Gently toss to mix without mashing the avocado.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
- Step 3: Pour the lime vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.
- Step 4: Serve immediately to prevent browning and enjoy as a skin-supportive, low-bloat meal.








