Grilled Salmon with Mango Avocado Salsa
A vibrant, tropical dish featuring flaky grilled salmon topped with a fresh, zesty mango and avocado salsa. It is packed with healthy fats to deeply nourish your skin from the inside out.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthWell-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2Prep medium avocado (diced), cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
Gather as you go
For the Salmon
For the Mango Avocado Salsa
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the diced mango
- 01
Combine the diced mango
In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Toss gently, season to taste with a pinch of salt and black pepper, and set aside so the flavors can mingle.
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Preheat a grill or large skillet over…
Preheat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the salmon fillets dry.
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Lightly rub the salmon fillets with a…
Lightly rub the salmon fillets with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and an optional pinch of cumin or smoked paprika.
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Place the salmon in the pan or…
Place the salmon in the pan or on the grill. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes per side for a 1-inch thick fillet, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches your preferred level of doneness.
Look for: the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches your preferred level of doneness
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Transfer the cooked salmon to plates and…
Transfer the cooked salmon to plates and spoon the fresh mango avocado salsa generously over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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