Grilled Salmon And Grapefruit Salads With Honey Vinaigrette

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 8 ounces salmon fillets, with skin on 1 side (about 1 inch in thickest part)
• 4 -5 cups mixed lettuce greens
• 1/2 small red grapefruit, peeled, pith removed, flesh cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup canned mandarin oranges, drained, cut crosswise in half
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onions
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Recipe

• 1 combine the honey, vinegar, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl. gradually whisk in the oil. season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
• 2 heat a grill pan (or cast-iron skillet) over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. season the salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and grill skin-side up until the flesh on the bottom is lightly charred, 3-4 minutes.
• 3 turn and grill skin-side down until just cooked through but still opaque in the middle, 2-3 minutes longer. lift the salmon off its skin and place on a cutting board. (discard skin.) when the salmon has cooled to about room temperature, break into bite-sized chunks.
• 4 place the lettuce greens, grapefruit pieces, mandarin oranges, and red onion in a large bowl. drizzle with half the vinaigrette and toss lightly.
• 5 divide the salad between 2 plates. top with salmon and slivered almonds. serve right away.