CHILLED SALMON WITH SUMMER TOMATO SALSA

Chilled Salmon With Summer Tomato Salsa image

Succulent salmon fillets are topped with a tantalizing salsa featuring avocado, tomato, and corn.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon, skin removed
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
½ Hass avocado, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup cooked corn kernels
¼ cup minced red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 lime, cut in wedges

Steps:

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.
In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients (except lime). Refrigerate 30 minutes.
Serve salmon surrounded by the salsa and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 60.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g