Health Awareness Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Umm Yum!

Last week we talked about the benefits of eating at least two fish dishes each week for a small step to a healthy living lifestyle. Salmon is a personal favorite around the farm, so we thought this was a great opportunity to find a delicious recipe to try and share with all of you! Some of the benefits specifically, salmon can provide are:

Rich in Omega 3 fatty acids
High quality protein
Essential Amino acids
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B
Vitamin E

For additional information around salmon and its benefits please check out these links:

Seven Health Benefits of Salmon to Improve Your Vitality

The Health Benefits of...Salmon

Health Benefits of Salmon

Grilled Salmon 

with Avocado Salsa Inspired from Rookie Cookie

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs salmon, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 tbs olive oil (I used light extra virgin olive oil)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp ancho chili powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• for the Avocado salsa:
• 1 avocado, sliced
• ½ small red onion, sliced
• Juice from 2 limes
• 1-2 tbs finely chopped cilantro (depending on how big of a cilantro lover you are)
• Salt to taste

Directions: 

1. Mix the salt, chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion and black pepper together, rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and this seasoning mix
2. refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Pre-heat the grill.
4. Combine the avocado, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl and mix well, chill until ready to use.
5. Grill the salmon to desired doneness. (I grilled for about 5 minutes)
6. Top with avocado salsa and enjoy!