Recipe: Southwestern Salmon with Grilled Pineapple

• Six 4-oz salmon filets, boneless, skinless
• 6 slices pineapple, sliced 3/8” thick
• 1 cup mesclun greens
• 3 plum tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cucumber, sliced thin
• 1 1/2 tsp southwestern-style seasoning (or chili powder), to taste
• Cracked black pepper, to taste

Dressing

• 2 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 tsp olive oil
• 1 1/4 Tbsp lemon juice

Preparation

Season salmon with southwestern seasoning or chili powder. Sprinkle pineapple slices with cracked pepper. Grill salmon approximately 4 minutes per side until done. Grill pineapple until caramelized and warmed thoroughly. Toss mesclun greens, tomatoes, and cucumber with dressing. Top salad with salmon and pineapple.

Nutritional information

• Calories: 365
• Protein: 24.5g Fat: 9.7g
• Carbohydrates: 16.7g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 87mg