Mexican Salmon Salad
Just delicious. It's really not all that Mexican I guess, but I wasn't sure what else to call it. What a great salad!
What you will need
1 lb salmon fillet
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 heads of romaine
2 bell peppers
6 oz. queso oaxaca (or feta)
How to cook
1
![ith salt and pepper and pan fry, skin-side down to start. Check the recipe below if you need more guidance.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8015190-1525903335022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MSZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0x.jpg)
Clean up your salmon fillet, removing any scales or bones. Season lightly with salt and pepper and pan fry, skin-side down to start. Check the recipe below if you need more guidance.
2
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Cut the tomatoes in half.
3
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Roast and peel the peppers. Remove seeds and dice.
4
Wash and chop the lettuce
Remove and discard the heart. Wash and dry the leave thoroughly. Chop to desired width.
5
![there to make it work with this salad.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8015190-1525903335022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NSZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0x.jpg)
Just a simple mutation of my greek yogurt herb dressing. Toss an avocado in there to make it work with this salad.
6
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Boil the corn, and slice the kernels from the cob.
7
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Peel, deseed and dice the cucumbers.
8
Break the salmon into bite-sized chunks. Break up the cheese and combine with all ingredients, except for the dressing. Toss the salad with a little salt and pepper. Serve with the dressing on the side.
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