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Bang Bang Salmon Salad

Bang Bang Salmon Salad

If you're looking for a quick, healthy, and downright delicious meal, this Bang Bang Salmon Salad is exactly what you need. It's got the perfect balance of spice, creaminess, and freshness all in one bowl. The salmon is marinated with simple spices and the avocado cucumber salad adds a crisp, refreshing crunch. Oh, and let’s not forget the star of the show—the Bang Bang sauce. It’s tangy, creamy, with just the right amount of heat. Trust me, this salad will become your new go-to for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Salad, Lunch, Seafood
Cuisine Fusion Food
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Marinade:

  • 1 salmon filet cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 tsp chili paste
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp whipping cream

For the Avocado Cucumber Salad:

  • 1 cucumber cubed
  • 1/2 red onion cubed
  • 1 avocado cubed
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

Prep the Salmon

  • Rub the salmon filet with salt and let it sit for 15 minutes. This step helps remove any fishy odors and make the salmon firm. After 15 minutes, rinse the salt off and pat the salmon dry.
  • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Rub this marinade all over the salmon and set it aside for about 10 minutes to let the flavors soak in.

Make the Bang Bang Sauce

  • In another bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, sriracha, chili paste, honey, and whipping cream.
  • Taste and adjust the spice level by adding more sriracha or chili paste if you want extra heat. The sauce should be creamy with a good balance of heat and sweetness.

Cook the Salmon

  • Heat a little olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon and cook them for about 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it’s just cooked through.
  • You want the outside to form a brown crispy layer and the inside tender and flaky.

Make the Avocado Cucumber Salad

  • While the salmon is cooking, mix together the cucumber, red onion, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
  • You can squeeze a little lime over it or drizzle a bit of olive oil and a pinch of salt for extra flavor.

Put It All Together

  • Place the salmon on a bed of avocado cucumber salad and drizzle with the bang bang sauce.
  • Serve extra sauce on the side.
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