Pan Seared Salmon with Spinach Avocado Salad, Oranges, and Red Onion

Serves: 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
3 tsp. whole-grain mustard
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. kosher or sea salt
As needed Freshly ground pepper
21 cups (about 18-oz.) lightly packed baby spinach leaves
3 cups thinly sliced red onion
3 red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, cleaned, seeded, and cut into long, thin slices
6 navel oranges, peeled and white pith removed, cut into segments
12 Copper River salmon fillets (about 5-oz. each), skin and pin bones removed
As needed Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
3 Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled, and cut into 16 thin wedges

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.