BBQ Salmon over Mixed Greens

Barbecued salmon fillets served with a homemade vinaigrette dressing on a bed of mixed greens. This recipe is full of flavor and color and will impress your friends.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 413 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 ½ cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 6 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
• olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic or cider vinegar
• 1 pound mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for high heat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, salt, allspice, cumin, white pepper, and paprika. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture for the vinaigrette, and sprinkle remaining spice mixture over salmon fillets. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 hours.

Step 3

Lightly oil grill grate, and spread a small amount of olive oil on salmon fillets. Cook salmon 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until easily flaked with a fork.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together tomato-vegetable juice cocktail, vinegar, tomatoes, olive oil, and reserved spice mixture to make vinaigrette. Place salad greens in a large bowl, drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss to coat.

Step 5

Divide greens among individual serving plates. Top each plate with a salmon fillet, and spoon any remaining vinaigrette over the salmon.