Grilled Citrus-Marinated Salmon with Avocado and Cucumber Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

Fresh salmon fillets marinated in a zesty citrus blend and grilled to perfection, served alongside a refreshing avocado and cucumber salad for a light Whole30 dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 22 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 420 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.

Ingredients

• 4 fillets (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
• 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp, divided sea salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1 large, diced ripe avocado
• 1 medium, diced English cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 small, finely diced red onion

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place 4 salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove salmon from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Season with remaining 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Grill salmon skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and salmon is cooked halfway through. Flip and grill an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: While salmon grills, combine 1 large diced avocado, 1 medium diced English cucumber, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/4 small finely diced red onion in a bowl. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and toss gently.
5. Step 5: Serve grilled salmon fillets with a generous scoop of avocado cucumber salad on the side for a bright, Whole30-approved meal.