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Grilled Salmon Salad with Orange-Basil Vinaigrette

Yield: Makes 2 servings

This beautiful dish is nutrient-rich with vitamins C and A. The salmon also provides a healthy dose of the fish oils that have been found likely to protect against heart disease.





Ingredients:



1/4cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

1tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar or cider vinegar

1tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil

1-1/2teaspoons olive oil

1salmon fillet (about 8 ounces and about 1 inch thick)

4cups torn mixed greens

3/4cup sliced strawberries

10to 12 thin cucumber slices, cut into halves

1/8teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper









Preparation:





1.Whisk together juice concentrate, vinegar, basil and olive oil. Set aside 2 tablespoons juice concentrate mixture. Reserve remaining mixture to use as salad dressing.2.Prepare grill for direct grilling. Grill salmon, skin side down, over medium coals 5 minutes. Turn and grill 5 minutes or until fish flakes with fork, brushing frequently with 2 tablespoons juice concentrate mixture. Cool slightly.3.Toss together greens, strawberries and cucumber in large bowl. Place on two serving plates.4.Remove skin from salmon. Break salmon into chunks; arrange on greens mixture. Drizzle with reserved juice concentrate mixture. Sprinkle with pepper.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1/2 of total recipe







Fiber

3 g







Carbohydrate

23 g







Cholesterol

60 mg







Saturated Fat

2 g







Total Fat

11 g







Calories from Fat

35 %







Calories

283







Protein

24 g







Sodium

70 mg









Dietary Exchange:







Fat

1/2







Meat

3







Fruit

1-1/2