Ingredients
2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
4 cups mixed greens
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 large lemon
1 tsp Cajun seasoning (garlic powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne, thyme)
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
2 tbsp lemon-lime vinaigrette (homemade or store-bought)
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F
Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides generously with Cajun seasoning
Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat
Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through
Arrange mixed greens in a bowl and top with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado
Place seared salmon fillets over the salad
Drizzle with lemon juice and vinaigrette before serving
Notes
For best flavor, let salmon rest at room temperature while preparing salad
Can prep greens and salmon separately ahead of time
Substitute salmon with halibut for a similar texture
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American / Cajun
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg