Salmon and Avocado Salad with Cucumber
This light and refreshing salmon and cucumber salad is the perfect dish for a quick lunch, a healthy dinner, or a satisfying side. It combines the rich flavors of smoked or baked salmon with the cool crunch of cucumbers, the sharp bite of red onion, the tanginess of capers, and the creamy goodness of avocado. It’s not only delicious but packed with nutrients like healthy fats, omega-3s, and fiber. Plus, it’s simple to make and can be prepared in under 15 minutes!
Salmon and Avocado Salad with Cucumber
This salmon and cucumber salad with avocado is a refreshing and nutritious dish that brings together simple ingredients in a flavorful way. The combination of crunchy cucumber, savory salmon, briny capers, and creamy avocado creates a satisfying balance of textures and tastes. It's an easy, quick-to-make meal that’s perfect for a light yet filling lunch or dinner. Adjust seasoning and garnish to your preference, and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 200 g baked or smoked salmon (1 cup)
- 3 small cucumbers or 1 large cucumber (1 1/4 cups)
- 1 medium red onion
- 100 g capers, drained (1/3 cup)
- 1 medium avocado
- 4-5 tbsp mayonnaise
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Salmon: If using baked salmon, flake it into bite-sized pieces. If using smoked salmon, cut it into strips.
- Cucumber: Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons.
- Red Onion: Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
- Avocado: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh into cubes.
- Capers: Drain the capers and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber slices, red onion, diced avocado, and capers. Gently fold in the flaked or sliced salmon, being careful not to mash the avocado too much. Add mayonnaise.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately as a main dish or a side.