Quick Guacamole Salmon Salad Bowl
A rapid, no-cook lunch pairing protein-rich canned wild salmon with creamy guacamole over fresh greens. Designed for easy weekday batch prep to save you time and keep you energized.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Fiona + Lila
Fiona created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Well-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
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Mixing bowl
Time saver
Batch Prep Strategy: To keep your salads crisp, store the salmon-guacamole mixture, the washed greens, and the tomatoes in separate containers in the refrigerator. Assemble them in under 2 minutes right before you eat.
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Instructions
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Next: Flake the canned wild salmon with a…
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Flake the canned wild salmon with a…
In a small mixing bowl, flake the canned wild salmon with a fork, checking for and removing any large bones if desired.
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Add the prepared guacamole to the flaked…
Add the prepared guacamole to the flaked salmon and stir until thoroughly combined into a creamy salmon salad. (If batch preparing for future days, stop here and store this mixture in an airtight container for up to 3 days).
Look for: thoroughly combined into a creamy salmon salad
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Layer the mixed greens in your serving…
Layer the mixed greens in your serving bowl to form a fresh base.
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Scatter the cherry tomatoes and pumpkin seeds…
Scatter the cherry tomatoes and pumpkin seeds evenly over the bed of greens.
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Spoon the creamy salmon-guacamole mixture directly onto…
Spoon the creamy salmon-guacamole mixture directly onto the center of the salad.
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Serve immediately
Serve immediately, tossing together just before eating.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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