I have this weird thing with fruit — I don’t like it in things. I love berries and stone fruit and citrus on their own always, but when it comes to tossing those same things into a bowl with yogurt or a salad and even dessert, count me out. It’s an aversion I’ve had for as long as I can remember, so when I found myself shoveling this salmon, cucumber and grapefruit salad into my mouth at a rapid rate a few weeks ago, I almost didn’t recognize myself.
Something about the flavors — just the right combination of acid and fattiness and freshness — came together to create this most delicious, and insanely nutritious dish. If you’re looking for a weeknight dinner that checks out in pretty much every category (it’s easy too!), look no further than my salmon, cucumber and grapefruit salad.
photography by Ashleigh Amoroso
Salmon, Cucumber and Grapefruit Detox Salad
Serves 1
This Detox Salad Will Give you All The Spa Vibes
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Ingredients
- 1 6 oz. fresh salmon filet
- 1 medium cucumber, cut into ribbons using a peeler or mandolin
- 1/2 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 ruby red grapefruit, segmented
- 1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- On a foil lined baking sheet, drizzle the salmon filet with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake in the over for 12 minutes.
- While salmon is cooking, combine the cucumber, avocado and grapefruit in a shallow bowl.
- Once the salmon is cooked, allow it to cool a few minutes, then add it to the bowl. Drizzle olive oil all over, then top with flakey sea salt, pepper and fresh mint. Serve immediately.
I’ve never thought about putting grapefruit in a salad, but this sound delicious!!
This looks great and also reminds me that I need to start eating grapefruit again!
Blush & Pearls by Angela
I love salads and this ones is amazing! Thanks for the idea.
xx, Melissa
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Beautiful salad x