Broiled Salmon Salad

Broiled salmon arranged on mixed greens, and topped with marinated vegetables, diced tomatoes, and sliced avocados.
Ingredients -

2 (6 ounces each) Salmon Steaks
1 cup Lemon & Herb Dressing (recipe to follow)
1 medium Zucchini, cut into thin strips
1 medium Yellow Squash, cut into thin strips
1 Carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips
1/2 Red Pepper
1 tablespoon chopped Fresh Cilantro or Parsley
2 cups torn Fresh Spinach
2 cups torn Bib Lettuce
1 Tomato, cut into wedges
1 Small Avocado, peeled and sliced
Lemon Twists, for garnish
Fresh Parsley Sprigs, for garnish

Lemon And Herb Dressing:
3/4 cup Lemon Juice
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon chopped Fresh Parsley
1/4 teaspoon Minced garlic
1-1/2 tablespoons Sugar
3/4 teaspoon Paprika
3/4 teaspoon Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoon Dried Tarragon
1/2 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper

 
Preparation:

1. Prepare lemon and herb dressing.

2. Add salmon steaks to shallow baking dish.

3. Pour ¼ cup of lemon and herb dressing over salmon.

4. Cover baking dish with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes. Turn and refrigerate additional 30 minutes.

5. Combine zucchini, yellow squash, carrot, red pepper, and cilantro with ¼ cup dressing. Set aside.

6. Remove salmon steaks from marinade.

7. Place salmon on lightly greased broiler pan. Broil 4-5 inches from broiler element.

8. Broil 4-5 minutes, turn and broil additional 4-5 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily.

9. Remove from broiler and cool 2 minutes.

10. Arrange Bibb lettuce and spinach leaves on serving plates. Top with marinated vegetables.

11. Place salmon steaks on vegetables. Top with tomato and avocado.

12. Serve with remaining dressing.

Lemon and Herb Dressing:

Combine all ingredients in a jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously.

 



Salmon Tips -
Baking Salmon
To prevent salmon from sticking, cover the bottom of the baking sheet with water or dry white wine.

Salmon Tips -
Broiling Salmon
Leave oven door slightly ajar while broiling, to keep consistent heat and airflow.
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