Mediterranean Avocado Salmon Salad

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 2 salmon fillets (wild-caught if possible)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ cucumber, sliced

• ½ red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 avocado, diced

• ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted & sliced

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

For the Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salmon:

   • Preheat a pan over medium heat.

   • Rub salmon fillets with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

   • Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

   • Let it rest for a couple of minutes before flaking it into bite-sized pieces.

2. Assemble the Salad:

   • In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, olives, and parsley.

3. Make the Dressing:

   • Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar (or lemon juice), Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.

4. Combine & Serve:

   • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.

   • Top with the flaked salmon and serve immediately.