Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa Recipe

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“I’m not usually a seafood fan, but I ordered a similar salmon dish at a restaurant, and I couldn’t stop eating it. My recipe re-creation has become a favorite with family and friends.” —Renee McIlheran, Lockport, Illinois

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Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe California Avocado, peeled and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette, divided
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the tomato, avocado, onion, cilantro, oil, garlic and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Chill until serving.
Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 7-9 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Brush with remaining vinaigrette. Serve with salsa. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 fillet with 1/2 cup salsa equals 301 calories, 21 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 295 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 21 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat.

Originally published as Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa in Simple & Delicious June/July 2011, p17