1- Let’s walk through making this salmon avocado mixed greens salad, starting with simple steps that anyone can follow. Begin by heating 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, which sets the stage for perfectly seared salmon. While that’s warming up, pat the 2 salmon fillets dry and season them with salt and pepper to taste for that golden crust.

2- Next, place the fillets skin side up in the pan and sear for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they’re mostly opaque with a slight softness inside. As the salmon cooks, chop the 2 tomatoes, 1 avocado, 1 cucumber, and 1/4 cup red onion to keep things moving smoothly. Once done, whisk together your homemade lemon vinaigrette or another option like poppy seed dressing.

3- Divide the 4 cups of baby spinach or mixed greens between two bowls and layer on the chopped vegetables. Add the cooked salmon fillets on top and drizzle with the dressing for a fresh finish. This whole process takes just about 20 minutes, including 10 minutes prep and 10 minutes cook time, making it ideal for busy schedules.