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Poached Salmon Salad with Lime-Tarragon Dressing

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds salmon fillet with skin intact
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup fish or chicken broth
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 handfuls mixed greens
  • 1 large ripe tomato sliced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 cucumber sliced

Dressing (combine all ingredients in a jar with lid and shake to mix)

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon minced (or sub 1/4 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, bring wine and next 4 ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and place salmon in liquid. Cover with lid or foil and poach until done, about 10 – 12 minutes. Remove salmon from pan and allow to cool.
  • Remove skin from salmon. Arrange salad ingredients on plates. Top with poached salmon and dressing.