Grilled Lemon-Dill Salmon with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-08 · Updated 2026-07-08

A bright and flavorful grilled salmon dish topped with a fresh avocado salsa that balances citrus and herbs. This Mediterranean seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon juice, and olive oil 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 weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 pieces salmon fillets, 6 oz each
• 3 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 ripe avocados, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 2 tbsp lime juice, fresh
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brush this marinade over 4 salmon fillets and let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: While salmon marinates, combine 2 diced ripe avocados, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 minced jalapeño, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes in a medium bowl. Gently toss to combine and season with a pinch of salt.
3. Step 3: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the preheated grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until the fish flakes easily with a fork and has grill marks. Remove from grill.
4. Step 4: Serve each salmon fillet topped generously with the avocado salsa, garnishing with extra dill if desired.