THIS RESTAURANT CHAIN COVERS MOST OF THE UNITED STATES WITH ITS SIGNATURE CARIBBEAN VIBE. THEIR SALMON AND ASPARAGUS SALAD IS FAMOUS FOR THE FRESHNESS OF ITS INGREDIENTS AND OUTSTANDING FLAVOR COMBINATIONS.
Citrus Herb Vinaigrette
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, julienned
3 cups mixed greens
4 ounces green beans, halved and steamed crisp
1/2 cup Citrus Herb Vinaigrette
6 spears asparagus, trimmed and steamed crisp
1 ounce goat cheese (chevre), crumbled
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
1. Do ahead: To make the Citrus Herb Vinaigrette, combine the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and sugar in a blender and pulse until smooth. Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat for a minute. Remove from the heat and whisk in the parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before using.
2. Light a charcoal barbecue or heat a gas grill to medium. Clean the grate and coat it with vegetable oil.
3. Season the salmon fillets with the salt and pepper. Grill, top side down, for 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the fillets once, using a large, flexible spatula, and grill until just cooked through.
4. Drain the excess oil from the sun-dried tomatoes.
5. Combine the mixed greens with the sundried tomatoes and green beans in a large bowl. Toss with vinaigrette until well coated but not overdressed.
6. Pile the salad in the center of a plate. Tuck the asparagus underneath the greens and top with the grilled salmon. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and toasted pine nuts over the salad and serve immediately.
Serves 2
Good pine nuts can be costly. As an alternative, use an equal amount of lightly toasted slivered almonds.