Herb-Roasted Salmon with Citrus and Avocado Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-09 · Updated 2026-07-09

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Oven-roasted salmon fillets infused with fresh herbs, served alongside a bright salad of mixed greens, avocado, and segmented citrus for a refreshing Whole30 meal. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 large, diced avocado
1 large, peeled and segmented orange
1 medium, peeled and segmented grapefruit
1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over salmon, sprinkle 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly over the fillets.
Step 2: Roast salmon for 12-15 minutes until flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3: While salmon roasts, in a large bowl combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 large diced avocado, 1 large peeled and segmented orange, 1 medium peeled and segmented grapefruit, and 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion.
Step 4: Drizzle salad with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, tossing gently to combine.
Step 5: Serve the herb-roasted salmon fillets atop or alongside the citrus avocado salad.