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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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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

  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 542 | Total Fat: 39.4g | Cholesterol: 84mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2006 by JAZZA   view full review
LOVE this salad, I have made it about a half dozen times now, and I just can't get enough. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2008 by SALLYCAT   view full review
Loved it. This was a light and delicious summer salad. I adjusted the dressing because I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by K8   view full review
This salad is to die for and has become my favorite salad of all time! All of the ingredients...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2010 by tingc888   view full review
I was surprised how well the cumin-crusted salmon went with this salad since cumin and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by tbk678   view full review
This dish is so exciting! I love the combination of salmon, spices, oranges, beans, cheese,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by gimpygoddess   view full review
Fantastic salad. My husband and I loved it
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by Manderz   view full review
What an amazing dish! The salmon had a wonderful earthy taste and the salad was light and full...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2010 by NanceeSwartz   view full review
I have tried this recipe with swordfish, halibut and scrod. The summer salad with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by kfcooke   view full review
I was really impressed with this recipe, both the taste and the quick preparation time. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2008 by Chef4Six   view full review
We love this salad! It is so delicious! I grilled my salmon in a grill pan and the salmon...

 

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