Title: Dilled Salmon Salad
Categories: Fish Salad Bbq Salmon
Yield: 6 Servings

FOR THE DRESSING
1	c	Plain nonfat yogurt
2	tb	Finely chopped fresh dill
1	tb	Red wine vinegar
		Salt and freshly ground pepper
FOR THE SALAD
1		2-lb salmon fillet(1" thick) cleaned of skin and sinew
1	tb	Canola oil
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Freshly ground pepper
1	md	Cucumber
		Curly leaf lettuce
4		Ripe tomatoes; finely sliced
2	md	Red onions; peeled and sliced thinly and separated into ring
1		Lemon; halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

Make the dressing: Stir together the yogurt, dill, vinegar, salt and pepper. Refrigerate. Make the salad: Sprinkle salmon on both sides with oil, salt and pepper. Heat grill until very hot. Place salmon on the grill and cook, covered, until flaky, about 3 1/2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a serving plate and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes. Carve into 1/2-inch slices. Place salmon in a bowl and toss with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, peel cucumber and cut in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scrape down the center to remove seeds. Thinly slice. Mound salmon mixture in center of a large platter lined with lettuce leaves. Surround with cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and lemon slices. Garnish with additional dill if desired.

Nutritional info per serving: 288 cal; 31g pro, 16g carb, 11g fat (35%)

Source: Miami Herald, 8/17/96 format by Lisa Crawford, 7/28/96

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