Smoked Barramundi and Avocado Salad with Finger Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

A refreshing salad combining smoky barramundi, creamy avocado, and zesty finger lime pearls for a vibrant Australian-inspired dish. This Australian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs smoked barramundi fillets, ripe avocado, mixed salad greens into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. 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

• 8 oz, flaked smoked barramundi fillets
• 1 large, diced ripe avocado
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
• 2 tbsp finger lime pearls
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified to make the finger lime dressing.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1/2 medium thinly sliced cucumber, and 1 large diced ripe avocado.
3. Step 3: Gently fold in 8 oz flaked smoked barramundi and 2 tbsp finger lime pearls to distribute evenly.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the finger lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately for a light, flavorful meal highlighting native Australian ingredients.