Oven-Roasted Salmon with Avocado Salsa and Cilantro

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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A fresh Whole30 seafood entree featuring oven-roasted salmon fillets topped with a creamy avocado salsa bursting with cilantro and lime. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 24 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 14 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp, divided sea salt
1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
1 large, diced ripe avocado
1/2 cup, quartered cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp, finely diced red onion
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp, fresh lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 2 salmon fillets skin-side down. Brush each fillet with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Roast salmon for 12-14 minutes until the flesh flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the avocado salsa by combining 1 large diced ripe avocado, 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and remaining 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Gently toss to combine.
Step 4: Remove salmon from oven and spoon generous amounts of avocado salsa on top of each fillet before serving.