Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Name: Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette, divided; 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This salmon with avocado salsa is delicious enough to come from your favorite restaurant, but simple enough to make at home. Consider it a win-win for your wallet and your taste buds.

Ingredients

1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette, divided
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the tomato, avocado, onion, cilantro, oil, garlic and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Chill until serving.
Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 7-9 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Brush with remaining vinaigrette. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet with 1/2 cup salsa: 301 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat.

“I’m not usually a seafood fan, but I ordered a similar salmon dish at a restaurant, and I couldn’t stop eating it. My recipe re-creation has become a favorite with family and friends.” —Renee McIlheran, Lockport, Illinois

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