CUMIN-CRUSTED SALMON SALAD

CUMIN-CRUSTED SALMON SALAD image

Number Of Ingredients 26

INGREDIENTS:
Salad:
2 ounces sliced almonds
5 cups mixed greens
1 (15 ounce) can black beans,
drained and rinsed
1 cup scallions, sliced
1 can mandarin orange segments
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled;
OR goat cheese, or baby mozzarella
1 cup cilantro, chopped
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
Cumin-Crusted Salmon:
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
1 can salmon, (skin and bone removed)

Steps:

DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat a non-stick skillet, add 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 nuts for garnish). 2. In a separate bowl, stir dressing ingredients together. 3. Place spices in non-stick skillet with salmon on top; sprinkle more spices on salmon. Sear until crusty. 4. Toss salad and dressing; divide on plates. Top with salmon and reserved cilantro and nuts.