Meatless Grill

Salmon: Mexican Grilled Salmon Salad with Avocado Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

Source: Found on Pinterest

Ingredients

  • 4 (5-6 oz.) Salmon Fillets
  • 1-1/2 Tbls. olive oil
  • salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1 t. ancho chili powder
  • 1 t. ground cumin
  • ½ t. paprika
  • ½ t. onion powder
  • 1 lime halved
  • 1 head romaine lettuce (for 4)
  • 10 oz. grape tomatoes
  • 1 small-med. cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 1-1/2 c. fresh corn (frozen is fine, just saute a bit to warm)
  • ½ red onion, sliced and rinsed in cold water
  • 4 oz. Queso Fresco or low-fat Feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ c. fresh cilantro leaves, garnish

Avocado Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

  • 1 c. plain low fat Greek yogurt (Fage 2%)
  • 1 medium avocado, pleaded and cubed
  • 1-1/2 Tbls. fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbls. chopped fresh parsley (or 2 t. dried)
  • 2 t. chopped fresh dill (or ¾ t. dried)
  • 2 t. chopped fresh chives (or ¾ t. dried)
  • ½ t. onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 Tbls. milk
  • 2 Tbls. olive oil
  • small resealable Ziploc bag

Instructions

In a small bowl whisk together chili powder, cumin, paprika and onion powder. Brush both sides of salmon with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle spice mixture evenly over each fillet.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill salmon on a piece of foil, skin side down (skin will stick to foil, you can easily remove fish with spatula and skin will stick to foil) and grill about 10 minutes, or to desired doneness. Remove from grill and squeeze fresh lime juice over tops.

Divide all salad ingredients (except cilantro) among 4 plates then top with salmon fillets. Drizzle with dressing (see Note below), garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and enjoy.

DRESSING: Add all dressing ingredients except for milk and oil to a food processor, pulse until well blended. Add milk and olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired thickness. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.

NOTE: When ready to serve transfer dressing into a Ziploc bag, seal and cut one corner; drizzle over salads.