SOUTHWEST SALMON SALAD

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Provided by Michelle Brown @Mishelly

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 - salmon, skinless filet
1 - lemon, sliced into wedges
1 tablespoon(s) cayenne pepper
2 pinch(es) black pepper
1/2 - teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic salt
1 - romaine lettuce head, chopped
1/3 cup(s) red onion, sliced
2 - avocados, chopped
1/2 cup(s) ranch dressing
2 tablespoon(s) chipotle peppers, jarred
1/2 cup(s) almonds, slivered or crunchy tortilla strips
3 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
1 - carrot, shredded

Steps:

Set oven rack to middle and preheat to broil. Lightly grease broiling pan.
In a medium bowl, place garlic salt, olive oil, cayenne pepper, paprika, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well.
Rub cajun seasoning mixture on salmon filets.
Place filets in oven for 8 to 12 min or until salmon becomes flaky with a fork.
In a medium bowl, toss romaine, carrots, onions, avocado, almonds/tortilla strips and add a pinch of pepper.
Add Ranch dressing with chipotle pepper paste and stir until you have a creamy smooth southwest dressing.
Garnish with sliced lemon and drizzle with dressing and enjoy!