Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing

Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing

Silky smoked salmon and creamy avocado meet peppery greens under a bright lemon dill dressing.

Total 20 min Makes 4 servings Calories 390/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Fish

This no-cook salad layers cold-smoked salmon, ripe avocado, cucumber, and red onion over tender greens, finished with a tangy lemon dill dressing. It comes together in under 20 minutes, making it a satisfying option for a light lunch, brunch spread, or elegant first course.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups mixed baby greens or arugula
  • 8 ounces smoked salmon, torn into pieces
  • 2 ripe avocados, sliced
  • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

  1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.

  2. Arrange the mixed greens on a large platter or divide among four plates.

  3. Top the greens with the torn smoked salmon, sliced avocado, cucumber, and red onion.

  4. Scatter the capers over the top of the salad.

  5. Drizzle the lemon dill dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.

  6. Garnish with additional fresh dill and serve immediately.

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    Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing

    This no-cook salad layers cold-smoked salmon, ripe avocado, cucumber, and red onion over tender greens, finished with a tangy lemon dill dressing. It comes together in under 20 minutes, making it a satisfying option for a light lunch, brunch spread, or elegant first course.

    20 min 4 servings 390 cal

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups mixed baby greens or arugula
    • 8 ounces smoked salmon, torn into pieces
    • 2 ripe avocados, sliced
    • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
    • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
    • 1/3 cup olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, plus more for garnish
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1/2 teaspoon honey
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

    Method

    1. 1

      In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.

    2. 2

      Arrange the mixed greens on a large platter or divide among four plates.

    3. 3

      Top the greens with the torn smoked salmon, sliced avocado, cucumber, and red onion.

    4. 4

      Scatter the capers over the top of the salad.

    5. 5

      Drizzle the lemon dill dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.

    6. 6

      Garnish with additional fresh dill and serve immediately.