Grilled Salmon Salad with Orange-Basil Vinaigrette

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Grilled Salmon Salad with Orange-Basil Vinaigrette Photo
Grilled Salmon Salad with Orange-Basil Vinaigrette
Yield: Makes 2 servings
This beautiful dish is nutrient-rich with vitamins C and A. The salmon also provides a healthy dose of the fish oils that have been found likely to protect against heart disease.
Ingredients:
1/4
cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

1
tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar or cider vinegar

1
tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil

1-1/2
teaspoons olive oil

1
salmon fillet (about 8 ounces and about 1 inch thick)

4
cups torn mixed greens

3/4
cup sliced strawberries

10
to 12 thin cucumber slices, cut into halves

1/8
teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper



 
Preparation:
1.
Whisk together juice concentrate, vinegar, basil and olive oil. Set aside 2 tablespoons juice concentrate mixture. Reserve remaining mixture to use as salad dressing.

2.
Prepare grill for direct grilling. Grill salmon, skin side down, over medium coals 5 minutes. Turn and grill 5 minutes or until fish flakes with fork, brushing frequently with 2 tablespoons juice concentrate mixture. Cool slightly.

3.
Toss together greens, strawberries and cucumber in large bowl. Place on two serving plates.

4.
Remove skin from salmon. Break salmon into chunks; arrange on greens mixture. Drizzle with reserved juice concentrate mixture. Sprinkle with pepper.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1/2 of total recipe
Fiber 3 g
Carbohydrate 23 g
Cholesterol 60 mg
Saturated Fat 2 g
Total Fat 11 g
Calories from Fat 35 %
Calories 283
Protein 24 g
Sodium 70 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 1/2
Meat 3
Fruit 1-1/2


This recipe appears in: Fish

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