Tomato and Salmon Salad
A yummy tomato mixture is served wth the fish in this easy salad. A squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of cilantro is added before serving.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 28 mins
Servings:
8 side-dish servings
Ingredients
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4 4-ounce fresh or frozen skinless, boneless salmon fillets
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1 teaspoon sea salt or salt
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2 lemons
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1 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
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4 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 4 cups)
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1 cup sliced green onions or finely chopped red onion
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Snipped fresh cilantro
Directions
1.
Thaw fish, if frozen; rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Halve each fillet horizontally. In a 2-quart square baking dish place half of the fish, leaving no space between the pieces. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Thinly slice 1 of the lemons. Lay the lemon slices and 1 cup cilantro leaves on the fish in baking dish. Top with remaining fish. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Add 2 tablespoons water to the bottom of the dish. Cover dish with waxed paper.
2.
Microcook on 100 percent power (high) for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning dish halfway through cooking if necessary. Cool slightly. Transfer fish to a serving platter. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 2 to 4 hours.
3.
In a medium bowl combine tomatoes, onions, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss gently to combine. Cover and chill while fish chills.
4.
To serve, spoon tomato mixture next to fish. Cut remaining lemon in half; squeeze over fish and tomato mixture. Sprinkle with snipped fresh cilantro. Makes 8 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 105, Total Fat q4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 36%, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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