Citrus-Marinated Grilled Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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Tender grilled salmon marinated in bright citrus flavors paired with a refreshing avocado cucumber salad for a Whole30-friendly seafood dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 37 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 medium cucumber
1 large ripe avocado
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 4 salmon fillets and marinate for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Meanwhile, peel and dice 1 medium cucumber into 1/2-inch pieces and dice 1 large ripe avocado. Toss with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Set aside refrigerated.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove salmon from marinade, shaking off excess, and season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Grill salmon skin-side down for 5-6 minutes, then flip and grill 3-4 minutes more until cooked through and flaky.
Step 4: Serve grilled salmon topped with avocado cucumber salad.