Ancho Salmon Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing
Ingredients
ANCHO SALMON SALAD
- 2 5-oz skinless salmon filets
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground ancho chili pepper or chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 head The Villages Grown green Bibb lettuce, chopped
- 1 radish, sliced thin
- 1/4 red onion, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup grilled corn kernels
AVOCADO-LIME DRESSING
- 1 1/2 avocados
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp crushed garlic
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/8 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/4 Tsp salt
Directions
- Rinse and pat dry salmon. Season evenly with brown sugar, salt, cumin, and ancho powder.
- In a medium, nonstick skillet, cook salmon in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes, then turn once and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until fish flakes easily.
- Toss lettuce, radishes, red onion, and corn and serve fish on top. Drizzle with Avocado-Lime Dressing.
FOR THE DRESSING:
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
- Process until smooth.
- Refrigerate for up to a week.