Salmon Panzanella

Salmon Panzanella

Provided by: EatingWell

30 mins total 20 mins prep 362 calories/serving Full Screen

Servings

Traditional Italian bread salad gets a flavor and protein boost with the addition of grilled salmon. Make it a Meal: To round out this complete meal, serve with a glass of American wheat ale, such as new Belgium Brewing's Sunshine Wheat Ale.

Ingredients

• 8 Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 thick slices day-old whole-grain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (see Tip)
• 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled (if desired), seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1 pound center-cut salmon, skinned (see Tip) and cut into 4 portions
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

• 1. Preheat grill to high.
• 2. Whisk olives, vinegar, capers and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until combined. Add bread, tomatoes, cucumber, onion and basil.
• 3. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Season both sides of salmon with salt and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Grill the salmon until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• 4. Divide the salad among 4 plates and top each with a piece of salmon.
• Tips: If using fresh bread, you can grill the bread slices along with the salmon and then cut them into cubes. Alternatively, cut bread into cubes, place on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F until dry.
• How to skin a salmon fillet: Place salmon fillet on a clean cutting board, skin-side down. Starting at the tail end, slip the blade of a long knife between the fish flesh and the skin, holding down firmly with your other hand. Gently push the blade along at a 30° angle, separating the fillet from the skin without cutting through either.
• How to oil a grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

• Filed under:
• Salmon,
• Mediterranean,
• Easy,
• Healthy,
• Low Calorie,
• Dinner,
• Entertaining

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