Salmon Avocado Salad
This recipe is appropriate for diabetes, as it's high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber with low glycemic load.
Adapted from Downshiftology, by Lisa Bryan
- Diabetes
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- Anti-inflammatory
- Dairy-free
- High blood pressure
- Mediterranean
- Balanced
- Gluten-free
- Keto
- Low-carb
- Paleo
- Psoriasis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa

Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1 cucumber (peeled and sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 salmon filets
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 recipe lemon vinaigrette
Method
- Cook Salmon
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the salmon filets with salt and pepper. Add the salmon filets top side down and cook for 4-5 minutes.5 min timer
- Flip Salmon
- Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the salmon is mostly opaque, with just a smidge of softness still in the middle.3 min timer
- Add Salad Ingredients
- Divide all of the other salad ingredients between two bowls, then place the cooked salmon on top.
- Drizzle Dressing
- Mix the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and drizzle on top.
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