The Best Tequila Lime Salmon Salad Recipe - How to Prepare Appetizing Tequila Lime Salmon Salad

Tequila Lime Salmon Salad Recipe.

You can cook Tequila Lime Salmon Salad using 25 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook that. The Best Tequila Lime Salmon Salad Recipe - Recipe: Appetizing Tequila Lime Salmon Salad

Ingredients of Tequila Lime Salmon Salad Recipe

1. You need of For the Tequila Lime Salmon:.
2. It's 2 of salmon filets with skin-on.
3. Prepare 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
4. Prepare 2 of limes, juice and zest.
5. Prepare 1/4 cup of tequila.
6. It's 1 (1 oz.) of package Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix.
7. You need 3 tablespoons of dark brown sugar.
8. It's of For the Tequila Lime Vinaigrette:.
9. You need 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice.
10. Prepare 2 tablespoons of tequila.
11. Prepare 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed orange juice.
12. It's 4 tablespoons of honey.
13. You need 1 teaspoon of chili powder.
14. You need 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped.
15. It's 1/4 cup of canola oil.
16. It's of For the Salad and Toppings:.
17. It's 1/4 head of Iceberg lettuce, cleaned and chopped.
18. Prepare 1/2 bunch of green or red leaf lettuce; cleaned, trimmed & chopped.
19. Prepare 1/2 cup of chopped fresh tomatoes.
20. You need 1/2 cup of Mexican Blend shredded cheese.
21. You need 1 can of black beans, rinsed & drained.
22. You need 1 can of sweet corn, rinsed & drained.
23. Prepare 1 of avocado, peeled & sliced or chopped – drizzle with lime juice to keep from browning.
24. It's 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped.
25. It's Strips of Tortilla.

Tequila Lime Salmon Salad step by step

1. (Salmon can be marinated and kept in fridge up to 24 hours prior to cooking.).
2. Place olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, tequila, Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix and brown sugar in a gallon size Ziploc bag and mix until well incorporated. Add the salmon filets and gently rub the marinade over the salmon. Close the bag and marinate it in the fridge 2-24 hours..
3. When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cover a baking sheet with foil and spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray..
4. Remove the salmon from the marinade and place it, skin-side down, on the baking sheet..
5. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and roast it for 4-6 minutes per half-inch thickness of salmon. Measure the salmon at the thickest part. 4 minutes will give you salmon with a pink center (medium-rare) and 6 minutes will be thoroughly cooked through..
6. The salmon is done when it easily flakes apart with a fork. If desired, test the doneness with an instant read thermometer – salmon is considered done at a minimum 145 degrees F at the thickest part of the salmon..
7. Remove the cooked salmon from the oven and transfer to plate. Remove the skin before placing the salmon on the mixed salad..
8. In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, beans and corn. Mix gently..
9. Place the mix salad in serving dishes and place the cooked salmon on top. Add sliced avocado and tortilla strips and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Drizzle with the Tequila Lime Vinaigrette..