Try this refreshing Italian summer salad with salmon, avocado, and cherries.

Summer Salad with Salmon

During the summer, the desire to spend time cooking decreases, making us seek fresh, quick, and delightful recipes like the one we’re sharing today. This Italian summer salad with salmon is a vibrant and inviting dish, perfect for a light lunch or an outdoor dinner. Norwegian smoked salmon pairs beautifully with the freshness of grilled zucchini and the creaminess of avocado. Meanwhile, cherries, an unusual choice in a savory recipe, add a unique touch and a sweet note that makes this salad even more special.

To complete the dish, toasted almonds provide a pleasant crunch. It’s a simple yet impressive recipe, ideal for sharing on the hottest days and perfect for taking to the office.

Ingredients

• 200g Norwegian smoked salmon
• 2 medium zucchinis
• 1 ripe avocado
• 100g cherries
• 30g toasted almonds
• Mixed salad greens
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Grill the zucchinis after slicing them into thin rounds.
2. Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and cut the flesh into cubes.
3. Halve and pit the cherries.
4. Arrange the salad greens on a large platter.
5. Add the grilled zucchini, avocado cubes, and cherries.
6. Top with slices of smoked salmon.
7. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.
8. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

This recipe is best served immediately to enjoy the freshness of all the ingredients.

Here are other summer salads you shouldn’t miss:

• Chickpea Salad
• Nicoise Salad
• Greek Salad
• Pantesca Salad
• Fruit Salad

Total Time: 20 min

Cuisine: Italian