Lemon Herb Salmon Salad with Avocado
A refreshing and satisfying main-dish salad featuring flaky baked salmon, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and leafy greens tossed in a simple lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for maintaining steady energy and supporting blood sugar stability.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Billiejo + Lila
Billiejo 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
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
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
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
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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
To save time, you can bake the salmon ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; serve it chilled or gently reheated.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Place the salmon fillet on a baking…
Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with a small pinch of salt and black pepper.
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork.
Look for: the salmon is opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork
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Whisk the lemon juice and extra-virgin olive…
While the salmon bakes, whisk the lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl until well combined to create a simple dressing.
Look for: well combined to create a simple dressing
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Combine the fresh spinach
In a large serving bowl, combine the fresh spinach, cucumber, cherry tomato, and avocado.
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Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad…
Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the leaves evenly.
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Top the tossed salad with the warm…
Top the tossed salad with the warm baked salmon fillet, either whole or gently flaked into bite-sized pieces. Serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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