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Citrus Salmon Cabbage Salad with Avocado and Crunchy Seeds

Bright citrus salmon over crunchy cabbage salad with avocado and toasted seeds for a fresh, balanced, meal-prep-friendly dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Healthy
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 1 lb salmon fillet cut into portions
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Cabbage Salad
  • 6 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 3 tbsp pepitas toasted
Citrus Dressing
  • 3 tbsp orange juice fresh if possible
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook salmon 4–6 minutes per side until flaky.
  2. Whisk orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt until emulsified.
  3. Toss shredded cabbage with the dressing and let sit 5 minutes to soften slightly.
  4. Top with avocado slices and toasted pepitas. Flake salmon over the salad and serve.

Notes

Tip: Add avocado and seeds right before eating so everything stays fresh and crunchy.