Salmon BLT Salad

Name: Salmon BLT Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 c. Chopped red onion; 6 oz. Italian bread; Non-stick olive oil cooking spray; 4 slice bacon; 1 lemon(s); 1 lb. skinless salmon fillet; salt and pepper; 1/4 c. light mayonnaise; 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves; 2 tbsp. milk; 1 medium head romaine lettuce; 1 large ripe tomato

Published: Aug 3, 2009

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Cal/Serv:

455

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This salad combines ingredients of a classic BLT sandwich with the protein-rich addition of salmon.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup Chopped red onion
6 oz. Italian bread
Non-stick olive oil cooking spray
4 slice bacon
1 lemon(s)
1 lb. skinless salmon fillet
salt and pepper
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 Tbsp. milk
1 medium head romaine lettuce
1 large ripe tomato

Directions

1. Step 1Place chopped onion in cup of ice water and soak 10 minutes; drain well.
2. Step 2Preheat toaster oven to 450 degrees F. Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes and place on toaster oven tray. Spray bread liberally with cooking spray. Toast 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Cool croutons in pan.
3. Step 3In 9-inch glass pie plate, place bacon on double thickness of paper towels. Cover with another paper towel. Microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Let stand 5 minutes or until cool and crisp. Coarsely crumble bacon; set aside.
4. Step 4From lemon(s), grate 1/4 teaspoon peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice. To the same pie plate, add salmon, 1 tablespoon water, and 1 tablespoon juice; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on High 2 minutes. Let stand, covered, 2 minutes. (When serving, remove salmon with slotted spoon.)
5. Step 5Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, basil, milk, lemon peel, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Makes 1/3 cup dressing.
6. Step 6To serve, divide lettuce, tomato, onion, salmon, bacon, and croutons among 4 dinner plates; drizzle with dressing.