Looking for a fresh, vibrant dinner that’s as beautiful as it is delicious? This Baked Citrus Salmon with Zesty Citrus Avocado Salad is a light yet satisfying meal. Packed with flavor, nutrients, and eye-catching color.
Baked Citrus Salmon with Zesty Citrus Avocado Salad
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Category
Fish
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ready in under 30 minutes. High in Omega-3s, Vitamin C, and fiber. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. Full of vibrant, seasonal produce. Perfect for meal prep or entertaining guests.
Author:Sealand Quality Foods

Ingredients
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4 pieces Sealand Skin on Center cut Canadian Salmon, defrosted
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- 1 Tablespoon Mustard
- 3 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1/2 an orange
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Oranges, peeled and sliced
- 2 Tangerines, peeled and sliced
- 1 Blood orange, peeled and sliced
- 1 Cara Cara Orange, peeled and sliced
- 2 grapefruit, peeled and sliced
- 1-2 Beets, cooked, peeled and sliced
- 3 Avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup Fresh herbs —Basil, Mint and Parsley combined
- 1/3 cup Almonds, toasted in olive oil or butter
- 1/3 cup Pomegranate Arils
- 2 Tablespoons citrus juice (combo of oranges, tangerine or grapefruit)
- 1 teaspoon Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
Citrus Honey Marinade
Citrus Salad
Citrus Salad Dressing
Directions
Take out the salmon from the freezer, remove the packaging and defrost the salmon in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Mix the citrus marinade in a bowl, and slather it over the salmon on both sides and all around.
- Bake the salmon until golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- In the meantime, prepare the citrus salad.
- Use a paring knife and remove the skin and pith from each of the citruses, and slice them into 1/4 th inch slices.
- To make the dressing: Add all ingredients in a mason jar, seal the jar and shake well until blended.
- Arrange the citrus, beets, avocados and fresh herbs on a plate.
- Pour some of the dressing on top of the salad.
- Top with the toasted almonds and pomegranate arils.
- When the salmon is ready, plate it and pour the remaining citrus salad dressing over the hot salmon to infuse with more flavour.
- Garnish the salmon with lemon slices and pomegranate arils, fresh parsley and chilli flakes.
- Serve them together.
- Enjoy