Patchwork Salmon Salad
March 2, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Barbeque, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Seafood Recipes, Grilled, Lunch, New Seafood Recipe, Salad, Sauce
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Patchwork Salmon Salad - This oh so simple, grilled salmon salad recipe, is not only satisfingly delicious, it looks divine with it’s bright array of fresh colors. Pretty pink grilled salmon fillets, bright red, juicy strawberries, crisp cucmber slices, all on a bed of dark green salad greens! It even comes with its own salad dressing recipe included, that is as quick and easy as grilling the salmon!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Patchwork Salmon Salad
1/4 c. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 T. + 1-1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 T. chopped fresh basil OR 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1-1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 (8-oz.) salmon fillet (about 1-in. thick)
4 c. torn mixed greens
3/4 c. sliced strawberries
10-12 thin cucumber slices, cut into halves
1/8 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
Directions to make Patchwork Salmon Salad
Step 1:Whish together the first 4 ingredients. Set aside 2 T. juice mixture. Reserve remaining mixture to use as salad dressing.
Step 2:Preheat grill for direct grilling. Grill salmon, skin side down, over medium coals 5 minutes. Turn and grill 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, brushing frequently with 2 T. juice concentrate mixture.
Step 3:Cool slightly. Toss together greens, strawberries and cucumber slices. Place on 2 serving plates. Remove skin from salmon. Break salmon into chunks. Arrange salmon on greens mixture. Drizzle with reserved juice concentrate mixture. Sprinkle with pepper.
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