Monday, January 16, 2012

ROASTED VEGETABLE & MAHI MAHI SALAD

Ingredients:
(Makes approximately 4 entree size portions)

1 package Trader Joe's frozen mahi mahi
1/2 package Trader Joe's fresh asparagus (approximately 5 thick stalks)
3 thick-sliced rounds eggplant
1/2 red bell pepper, thickly sliced
Several mushrooms, diced
1 tomato, diced
1 package Trader Joe's butter lettuce & raddichio mix
Olive oil
Trader Joe's poultry seasoning
Black pepper
Salt
Garlic powder
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
Several Tbsp. balsamic and/or red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. non-fat yogurt

Directions:

1.  Thaw fish by running package under hot water for several minutes, flipping and moving occasionally.  Rinse and pat fish dry.

2.  Cover eggplant slices with salt and set aside to drain in the sink. After 10 minutes, rinse and pat dry.

3.  Heat a grill pan over a medium-high heat.

4.  Lightly brush asparagus, eggplant slices and bell pepper with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder.  Lay on the grill.

5.  Allow vegetables to cook until just starting to blacken, flipping and rearranging as necessary.  Remove from grill pan and allow to cool.

6.  Preheat broiler.

7.  Lightly brush fish with olive oil and sprinkle each side with poultry seasoning.  Grill each piece of fish until grill marks appear on both sides.  Transfer to a foil-lined baking pan and put in broiler for approximately 8-10 minutes, or until fish is cooked through and flaky, then set aside.

8.  Once grilled veggies are cool, chop all.

9.  In a large bowl, combine lettuce mixture, mushrooms, tomato, and grilled veggies.

10.  In a small bowl, mix several tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, oregano, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, lemon juice, yogurt, and salt and pepper to taste.  Stir vigorously with a fork until well-combined.

11.  Pour almost all dressing over salad and mix very well with tongs until all veggies are thoroughly covered.  Divide evenly into flat bowls.

12.  Cut fish into long slices and lay several pieces on top of each bowl of salad.  Pour remainder of dressing over the top of each salad and serve.

Notes:

*Surprisingly easy & delicious!

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