Spicy Salmon Salad

Recipe posted in: Lunch/Dinner
spicy salmon

Our Spicy Salmon Salad will spice up your menu with a few simple ingredients a whole lot of flavor. Fresh salmon leads this hearty dish with zesty spices and an array of veggies.

For a fresh and filling end to a hectic day, make this Spicy Salmon Salad and your taste buds will be thanking you. Topped with crunchy almonds, this is the ultimate salad recipe for a delicious, low carb, high protein DIY meal.

Phase: Weight Loss Phase, Weight Maintenance Phase

Servings: 2

Nutrition Information

  • 1 Healthy Fat
  • 1 Protein
  • 1.5 Vegetables

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 oz. salmon filets
  • 5 tsp. avocado oil
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ cup cucumber, chopped
  • ½ cup tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. scallions, chopped
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 4 almonds, chopped
  • 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush each salmon filet with ½ teaspoon of avocado oil.
  2. Combine your spices and sprinkle over each salmon filet.
  3. Place salmon on a baking sheet or glass baking dish and cook for about 20 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
  4. While salmon is cooking, gather remaining ingredients and prepare vegetables.
  5. Place 1 cup of arugula, ¼ cup of sliced cucumber, ¼ cup of sliced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of scallions and two almonds in each salad bowl. Toss with 2 teaspoons of avocado oil and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
  6. Remove salmon from oven, place on top of salad and enjoy!