Chilled Salmon With Summer Tomato Salsa Recipe
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Chilled Salmon With Summer Tomato Salsa

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
"Succulent salmon fillets are topped with a tantalizing salsa featuring avocado, tomato, and corn."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon, skin removed
  • 1 cup chopped fresh tomato
  • 1/2 Hass avocado, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cooked corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 lime, cut in wedges

Directions

  1. Place salmon in a shallow microwave bowl. Add 2 cups water. Cover and microwave on high 7-9 minutes or until salmon is cooked as desired. Remove from water; refrigerate until cool.
  2. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients (except lime). Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  3. Serve salmon surrounded by the salsa and lime wedges.

Footnotes

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 274 | Total Fat: 16.1g | Cholesterol: 55mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

   

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2006 by EAM1135   view full review
The salsa is amazing. Great summer recipe. Adding a little seasoning to the salmon while...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2007 by m.o.   view full review
the salsa is delicious! I seasoned the salmon with garlic salt, cumin powder and a little lime...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2007 by MAZZO   view full review
The salsa is excellant! I did serve my salmon warm with a squeeze of lime on it. The salsa...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2010 by kristi1613   view full review
I made this for a nutrition class - I needed food with Vitamin B12 and was in search of salmon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2006 by DIA565   view full review
I served it with warm salmon, the salsa was fabulous
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2008 by Baby Potsticker   view full review
So goood! I ommited the corn and red onion (didnt have any on hand so i used a leek instead)....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2010 by JRGordon Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent! I'd never cooked fish in the microwave before and was a bit skeptical, but it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2012 by MLYIN   view full review
Very good, but one must serve this dish with Sour Cream Dressing from this site.

 

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