Grilled Salmon & Fig Salad With Citrus-Olive Salsa
- Citrus-Olive Salsa:
- 1 cup chopped fresh orange segments
- 1 cup chopped honeydew melon
- 2 tablespoons chopped pimento-stuffed olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated gingerroot
- 1 teaspoon snipped fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon rind
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves
- 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground mixed peppercorns
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 (6 ounces each) skinned salmon fillets
- 8 fresh figs, halved lengthwise
- 10 ounce package torn mixed greens
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Garnish: 12 thin lemon wedges and fresh cilantro sprigs
- In medium bowl, combine Citrus-Olive Salsa ingredients. Mix well; refrigerate until serving.
- In small bowl, stir together balsamic vinegar and raspberry preserves. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, stir together olive oil, garlic, ground peppercorns and salt.
- Place 12x12-inch sheet of foil on grill grid over medium to medium-hot heat. Brush both sides of salmon fillets with olive oil mixture and place on foil. Grill 3 minutes. Use spatula to turn salmon, brush with olive oil mixture and grill additional 4 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, place fig halves on grill grid and grill 2 minutes per side, turning once.
- Place equal amounts of greens on 4 serving plates. Top greens with equal amounts of onion, cilantro, salmon fillet and figs. Drizzle with raspberry dressing. Garnish with lemon wedges and cilantro sprigs. Serve with Citrus-Olive Salsa.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/grilled-salmon-fig-salad-with-citrus-olive-salsa-1204819 (may not work)