Grilled Salmon and Corn Salad with Cilantro Dressing

This recipe is for those who love to grill! The salmon is complemented with a fresh corn salad and a dressing that is to die for. Cilantro, with its unique flavour, will make this dish a hit, great for barbecues or camping.

Ingredients (for 2)

  • 2 fresh salmon fillets (about 5-6 oz. each)
  • 1/2 cup sweet fresh corn
  • 2 tbsp cilantro
  • half tomato
  • 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • half onion
  • 2 tbsp white yogurt
  • 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 chipotle
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

  • Put lemon juice, oil, cumin, mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, cilantro and chipotle in a bowl
  • Work the dressing with a spoon until combined, cover with plastic wrap and put in the fridge until needed
  • Heat the grill, put the corn into a piece of foil with a drizzle of oil, place onto grill and cook for 15 minutes, turning it frequently
  • Remove the corn from grill, cool and put into a bowl
  • Add diced onion, chopped tomatoes and the dressing you prepared previously, and stir to combine
  • Heat the grill, brush the salmon with oil along with black pepper and salt, and grill for 4-5 minutes on both sides (may need more time if salmon is thick)
  • When ready, serve the corn salad topped with the salmon fillet

Best Served With

This dish can be paired with mashed potatoes or rice

Tips from the Chef

If you don’t have a grill you can use a griddle pan or the grill setting of your oven