Summer Salad with Cumin-Crusted Salmon Recipe
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Summer Salad with Cumin-Crusted Salmon

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper  
"For the greatest omega-3 benefit buy the fattiest fish. Try mackerel, anchovies, herring, sardines, salmon, tuna and turbot. Frozen and canned are OK, the USDA says."

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Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 2 ounces pine nuts
  • 5 cups mixed greens
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup scallions, sliced
  • 1 large orange, cut in 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped
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  • Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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  • Cumin-Crusted Salmon:
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed

Directions

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet, add pine nuts and stir until toasty, about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, place all salad ingredients (reserve half of the cilantro and half of the pine nuts for garnish).
  2. In a separate bowl, stir dressing ingredients together.
  3. In a bowl, combine cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Cut salmon in 8 strips and coat with spices. Grill (or sear in a non-stick skillet brushed with canola oil) until crusty.
  4. Toss salad and dressing; divide on plates. Top with salmon and reserved cilantro and pine nuts.

Footnotes

  • For more information from Jean Carper, go to www.Jeancarper.com.
  • Find more recipes, hints and tips from USA WEEKEND.
  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.
  • Learn how to shop for salmon in our Choosing Salmon video.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 638 | Total Fat: 39.7g | Cholesterol: 84mg

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Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2006 by JAZZA 
LOVE this salad, I have made it about a half dozen times now, and I just can't get enough. I... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by kfcooke 
I was really impressed with this recipe, both the taste and the quick preparation time. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2008 by Chef4Six 
We love this salad! It is so delicious! I grilled my salmon in a grill pan and the salmon... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2008 by gibsey23 
Oh my Gosh...this recipe is fantastic! I didn't have paprika in the house like I thought I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2008 by SALLYCAT 
Loved it. This was a light and delicious summer salad. I adjusted the dressing because I had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2008 by 2TPie 
This was delicious! I was looking for something light and summery, but not boring and this... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2009 by THATSSWELL Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Even with several substitutions, this was fantastic. I substituted: thinly sliced purple... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2009 by Monacooks 
We loved this salad! Fresh and delicious, followed the recipe to a "T". I think I'll try... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by Jackie 
Outstanding. I did use only 1/4 cup of scallions since I'm not a big onion fan. MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by K8 
This salad is to die for and has become my favorite salad of all time! All of the ingredients... MORE

 
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