Warm Grilled Salmon Mushroom Leek Salad Recipes

WARM GRILLED SALMON, MUSHROOM & LEEK SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes.
• Drain, let cool, cut into quarters& set aside.
• Mix 1 tbsp of the oil with salt& pepper in a small bowl and brush over salmon.
• Place, skin side down, on a greased grill over medium heat.
• Close the lid& grill, turning once, until the fish flakes easily when tested, about 8 minutes.
• Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl& set aside.
• Heat last tbsp of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; stir-fry shallots, garlic, mushrooms& leeks until mushrooms are golden& leeks have softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes& potatoes& heat through, about 2 minutes.
• Add 1/4 cup of the dressing, stirring to combine for about 3 minutes.
• Place mushroom mixture on a plate, top with salmon& drizzle remaining dressing.

SALT AND PEPPER SALMON WITH SHIITAKES AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Salmon is a really unique fish that we often take for granted. Everyone smothers it with heavy sauces or encrusts it with this and that...which is fine. But why not enjoy the fish for what it is from time to time? So, simply season the salmon fillet with a nice sprinkle of salt and coarse ground pepper, both sides. Rub the fillet with a small amount of olive oil. Grill or pan sear the salmon until just medium rare or medium, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. (The saying is, you don't cook salmon, you should merely threaten it!)
• In a skillet over high heat, heat the butter until nearly smoking. Add the shiitakes and leeks and cook on high heat until the edges just begin to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, simply spoon the mushroom/leek mixture onto salmon. Serve with a side of spinach spaetzle and a simple red pepper compound butter.

LEEK SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper.
• Toss the dressing with the leeks.
• Chop the tomatoes and cucumber, seeding them if desired, and add to leeks.
• Add the olives and cilantro and toss well.
• Add more salt and pepper if you like and chill for an hour.

GRILLED SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Rub the salmon filets with a little olive oil so they don't stick to the grill and salt and pepper them lightly.
• Cook the filets on a hot grill for about 5- 6 min.
• per side.
• They should still be rare in the middle.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill for several hours until cold and firm.
• Remove from frig and remove any skin.
• Break filets up into small chunks and put into a bowl.
• If there is any juice on the plate they chilled on, dump it into the bowl with salmon.
• Add the celery, onion, capers and dill.
• Mix the olive oil, vinegar salt and pepper and pour over salmon.
• Mix well and serve cold or at room temp.

WARM POTATO LEEK SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the mustard with the vinegar. Whisk in the canola oil in a thin stream and season with salt and pepper.
• Bring 2 medium saucepans of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes to one and cook for 20 minutes.
• Cook the leeks until transparent, add the peas and cook until warmed but still vibrant green. Drain any excess liquid and pat dry; add to the vinaigrette. Drain the potatoes and slice 1/2 inch thick; add to the bowl.
• Add the chives, season with salt and pepper and gently toss the salad. Serve warm.

GRILLED SALMON SALAD WITH VEGETABLE AND BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix 1/2 cup oil and lime juice in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place salmon in ziplock bag and pour marinade over salmon. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, turning once.
• Combine 3/4 cup oil, tomatoes, carrot, zucchini, parsley, vinegar, olives, basil, tarragon, and capers in bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 2 hours ahead; cover and let stand at room temperature).
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Grill salmon until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Toss greens and endive with enough vegetable dressing to coat. Divide among 6 plates. Place salmon atop greens. Spoon additional vegetable dressing over and serve.

CRISP LEEK SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the leeks to remove all dirt before slicing. Slice the white and light green portions of the leeks. In a covered saucepan, cook the leeks in a small amount of boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and cool.
• Cut tomatoes into thin wedges.
• Combine the leeks, tomato wedges, and chopped hard-boiled egg.
• For the dressing, combine the remaining ingredients in a jar. Cover and shake to mix well.
• Pour the mixture over the salad. Toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Drain the salad before serving.