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    Home » Low Carb » Salmon Salad with Avocado and Spinach

    Published: Jun 9, 2019 · Modified: Jan 19, 2023 by Carolyn

    Salmon Salad with Avocado and Spinach

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    Light and healthy salmon avocado salad makes an easy summer meal. Perfectly flaky roasted salmon on a bed of spinach, with fresh radish, avocado, and red onion. All topped off with a creamy dill dressing. Paleo, Keto and Whole 30 approved!

    Salmon avocado salad on a white platter

    Summer is here and with the weather warming up, I am all about the easy keto salads with tons of fresh veggies, some serious crunch, and health proteins and fats. And this salmon salad recipe hits all of those notes and then some!

    It’s also a great way to get more fish and vegetables into your keto diet.

    Let’s face it, sometimes we focus a bit too much on the bacon and steak. I love both of those foods and I could eat easily eat them every day. But while I consider them exceptionally healthy, I also know that balance is necessary.

    And I adore salmon in every way. I am trying to get more fish into my diet and salmon is my go-to. It’s so easy to cook and there are so many great ways to serve it. Like my Garlic Butter Salmon recipe, which takes all of about 25 minutes to make, start to finish. It’s delicious in soups too, like this Smoked Salmon Chowder.

    Yes, I do believe I could eat salmon every day too.

    I get my wild caught salmon delivered straight to my door from Sizzlefish. And they’re offering FREE SHIPPING with every order over $100!

    All the ingredients for a keto salmon avocado salad

    Salmon Avocado Salad – Inspiration

    This recipe was actually inspired by a local pub called Jinx. I saw a lovely looking salad on their menu that included flaked cooked salmon tossed with avocado, greens, and a creamy dressing.

    For some reason, I opted not to order it. I can’t remember why. Instead I ordered a rather lacklustre steak and I regretted that decision immensely. But that salad stayed on my mind and I knew I needed to make my own version some time.

    I love big dinner salads. It’s fine and dandy to make a side salad to go with other recipes, but I also love a big huge plate of salad that acts as the main meal, with all the necessary nutrients in one go.

    Keto salmon salad with spinach, avocado and creamy dill dressing

    How to Serve Keto Salmon Avocado Salad

    So incredibly simple. All you really need are some salad greens, some chopped veggies, and some cooked salmon. Layering it all on one big platter before serving makes a beautiful presentation.

    You can make the creamy dill dressing in the recipe, which is totally dairy-free. You can also switch up the flavor profile with any dressing you prefer.

    I am partial to the line of paleo dressings from Primal Kitchen. While it’s easy to make your own, I find that having bottled dressings on hand encourages even more salad eating. My kids are funny, they turn up their noses at my homemade dressings but they love the Italian Vinaigrette from Primal Kitchen.

    If you wanted to give your salmon salad an Asian flair, you could pair it with the Sesame Ginger. Or go Southwestern and try the Cilantro Lime!

    See how versatile this keto salad recipe is?

    A large platter of spinach salad with salmon and avocado

    Easy Oven-Roasted Salmon

    You will notice that I didn’t include how to cook the salmon in the recipe below. I wanted to leave that open to you. It’s a great way to use up any leftover salmon. You could also use grilled salmon, poached salmon, or even smoked salmon.

    But one of my favorite ways is to simply roast the salmon in the oven. It’s incredibly easy and always results in tender, flaky salmon that isn’t dry or overcooked.

    Here’s what you do:

      • Preheat the oven to 425F.
      • Place 2 tablespoons butter or oil in a glass baking dish large enough to hold the salmon. Set the dish in the oven as it preheats
      • Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
      • Remove the dish from the oven and add the salmon in a single layer. Brush the filet with some of the melted butter or oil from the pan.
      • Roast 9 to 13 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. The total time will depend on how thick your filet is.

    That’s it. Perfect oven roasted salmon every time. Let it cool and serve over this delicious salmon avocado salad!

    A fork holding up a bite of paleo salmon avocado salad

    Want more keto salad recipes?

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    A large platter of spinach salad with salmon and avocado

    Keto Salmon Avocado Salad

    Light and healthy salmon avocado salad makes an easy summer meal. Perfectly flaky roasted salmon on a bed of spinach, with fresh radish, avocado, and red onion. All topped off with a creamy dill dressing. Paleo, Keto and Whole 30 approved!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Main Course
    Keyword: salmon salad, salmon salad recipe
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 458kcal

    Ingredients

    Creamy Dill Dressing:

    • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Salad:

    • 16 ounces baby spinach, washed and dried
    • 1 lb cooked salmon, flaked
    • 1 avocado, chopped or sliced
    • 4 small radishes, sliced
    • 2 thin slices red onion separated into rings

    Instructions

    Dressing:

    • Place all the ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously to combine.

    Salad:

    • Place the spinach on a large serving platter or in a larbe bowl. Arrange the salmon, avocado, sliced radish, and onion rings overtop. You can also arrange individual salads on separate plates
    • Dress the whole salad or serve onto individual plates and pass the dressing at the table.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Salmon Avocado Salad
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving = ¼th of salad)
    Calories 458 Calories from Fat 306
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 34g52%
    Carbohydrates 8.4g3%
    Fiber 5.1g20%
    Protein 27.4g55%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Eileen Derosa says

      July 15, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      I loved it! Such a delicious salsa! So easy to make, too!

      Reply
    2. Krissy Allori says

      May 07, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! I love everything about this salad. The salmon, the avocado and the fresh dill in the dressing. This is a salad that is healthy and filling.

      Reply
    3. Ashley F says

      May 07, 2020 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      The creamy dill dressing is everything! Love how well all of the flavors go with each other!

      Reply
    4. April says

      May 07, 2020 at 3:33 pm

      5 stars
      So good! Love this salad – perfect for a light lunch!

      Reply
    5. Kara says

      May 07, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      I love main dish salad, but sometimes I get in a rut. This was a delicious change!

      Reply
    6. Trang says

      June 14, 2019 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      Yummy! This is a great way to get my kid to eat salmon.

      Reply
    7. Steph says

      June 14, 2019 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      Made this for lunch yesterday and it was perfect…both healthy and filling!

      Reply
    8. Sara Welch says

      June 14, 2019 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      What a refreshing and light meal for lunch! Looking forward to making this today; perfect for summer afternoons!

      Reply
    9. Rachael Yerkes says

      June 14, 2019 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      so delicious! love this one

      Reply
    10. RG says

      June 14, 2019 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      a favorite for lunch!

      Reply

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