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Grilled Salmon Tacos with Guacamole and Mango Salsa

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I am obsessed with these tacos! They are bright and colorful and loaded with powerful Omega-3s. The smooth and creamy guacamole, charred salmon, and zesty mango salsa makes this a fun, festive, and delicious summer meal! Plus, it’s really easy and quick to prepare!

Ingredients:

(serves 4)

For the salmon

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless salmon (wild-caught preferred)

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil, plus more for grill (optional)

  • 1 ½ tsp ancho chili powder

  • 1 ½  tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp salt 

  • 1/2 tsp pepper

  • 8 tortillas (I use Siete chickpea flour tortillas) 

For the guacamole:

  • 3 ripe avocados

  • Juice from one lime

  • Salt to taste

For the mango salsa:

The guac and salsa!

The guac and salsa!

  • 2 ripe mangos, peeled, pitted, and diced

  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

  • ¼ cup diced red onion

  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro

  • Juice from one lime

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  • While your grill heats up, whisk together avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the salmon.

  • Brush some extra avocado oil on the grill grates and then grill the salmon for about 4-5 minutes per side.

  • While the salmon is cooking (or beforehand), prepare your guacamole and salsa. For the guacamole, mash the avocado with lime juice and salt. For the mango salsa, combine all ingredients in a bowl. 

  • When salmon is finished cooking, heat your tortillas on the grill grates.

  • Assemble tacos with the guacamole, salmon, and salsa and enjoy!

* Helpful Tip for grilling salmon - https://www.foodiecrush.com/best-grilled-salmon/ 

Health Benefits of Salmon:

  • Salmon is one of the best sources of Omega-3 fatty acids, which boosts brain function, reduces inflammation, and lowers blood pressure.

  • Salmon is one of the best food sources for Vitamin D, which we need for absorbing calcium and phosphorus and keeping a strong immune system.

  • It is a rich source of selenium, a trace mineral needed to protect bone health and for healthy thyroid function.

  • The Omega-3s and antioxidants in salmon can help keep skin healthy and bright.

  • Salmon is high in essential B-vitamins, which helps turn food ingested into energy, reduces inflammation, and helps our brain and nervous systems to function optimally. 

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Peach Salsa

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This salsa is so dreamy. The sweetness from the peach, the tang from the lime, and the crunch from the red pepper makes this combination so incredible and fresh. I love making a big batch and serving it with tortilla chips as an appetizer or spooning it over grilled meats (like chicken or pork tenderloin) for added flavor and brightness.

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Ingredients: (serves 4)

  • 3 ripe peaches, skin removed and diced

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • ½ red pepper, diced

  • ¼ red onion, diced

  • 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

  • Salt and pepper to taste


Directions:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well.

  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed

  • For some kick, add jalapeno or red pepper flakes


Health Benefits of Peaches:

  • Peaches are a great source of Vitamin C and Zinc, which are both antioxidants that help prevent infection and support optimal functioning of the immune system

  • They are high in potassium, which helps the body perform nerve signaling, maintains healthy metabolic functioning, regulaties muscular tissue, and maintains electrolyte balance.

  • Peaches are high in Caffeic acid, a powerful antioxidant, which can inhibit a type of tumor that grows in fibrous connective tissue. They have also been found to stunt cancer growth in the colon.

  • They are great for skin health; the antioxidants and vitamins in peaches have been shown to hydrate and revitalize the skin.

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