11 February, 2021
Grilled Mediterranean Salmon with Avocado Broccoli side salad
Grilled Mediterranean Salmon with Avocado Broccoli side salad
This heart-healthy recipe is a nutritional powerhouse because it provides a more than 100% of the daily value of vitamins B3 (18 mg), an excellent source of vitamin C (90% DV), potassium (30% DV), vitamin E (25% DV) and fiber (21% DV).
Servings: 4
Calories: 390kcal
Equipment
- Food Processer
- Grill
Ingredients
Dressing
Salad
- 4 cups Broccoli florets or 2 cups riced broccli
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves packed
- 1/4 cup red onion minced
- 2 cups tomatoes diced
- 1 cup cucumber (seedless), unpeeled and diced
- 1 ripe Avocado peeled, seeded and diced
Salmon
- 1-1.5 lb wild salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning herb mix (no salt)
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
Dressing
- Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.
Salad
- If using broccoli florets. Place them in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the broccoli resembles rice. Do not over process.
- Transfer broccoli rice into a large mixing bowl.
- Place the parsley leaves into the food processor and pulse until it is minced well.
- Place the parsley into the bowl with the broccoli rice.
- Add the onion, tomatoes, and cucumbers to broccoli rice.
- Pour dressing over salad, and toss to combine.
- Add the avocado and toss lightly.
Salmon
- Heat a grill to 400 degrees or high heat, and spray the grill rack with cooking.
- Mix the herb mix, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Rub the herb mixture over each piece of salmon, coating it evenly.
- Grill the salmon, skin-side down, until it flakes apart easily, and it is opaque inside, about 10-15 minutes for a 1-inch thick fillet.
- Serving Suggestion: Portion the salad onto 4 plates or large bowls, and serve with a piece of salmon on top.
- Beverage Pairing: White or red wine, or ice water with lemon and basil.
- *Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Notes
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces.
**Italian Seasoning
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon red chili flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon red chili flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal
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Will definitely try this for dinner tonight, without the avocado however. Sounds yummy!!