Salmon Pinwheel Salad

Tish's Note:

This is and elegant salad that is perfect for a weekend lunch.Serve it with a simple dessert and you have a wonderfully light and delicious meal

• Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 ½ lbs skinless salmon fillets , 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick (fresh or frozen)
• ½ cup dry white wine or ½ cup water
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (10 ounce) package european style mixed salad greens , torn
• 2 medium oranges , peeled and sectioned
• 1 cup cucumber , thinly sliced
• ¼ cup sliced almonds , toasted

Fresh Orange Dressing

• ½ cup light sour cream
• ½ teaspoon orange rind , finely shredded
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon poppy seed
• 1 dash orange juice , as desired

Directions:

1. Thaw salmon, if frozen.
2. Cut salmon fillet lengthwise into 6 even strips.
3. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
4. Starting with the thick end of each strip, roll into pinwheels.
5. Secure each pinwheel with a wooden toothpick or wooden skewer In a large skillet combine white wine or water, the 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and bay leaf; bring to boil.
6. Add salmon.
7. Return to boiling and reduce heat.
8. Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until fish just flakes easily when tested with a fork, turn once.
9. Using a slotted spoon, remove salmon from cooking liquid.
10. Discard cooking liquid.
11. Cover and chill salmon in refrigerator at least 2 hours In a small bowl stir together sour cream, shredded orange peel, orange juice, sugar, and poppy seed.
12. Add additional orange juice 1 tsp at a time until desired consistency.
13. To serve, arrange salad greens, orange sections, cucumber slices and almonds on salad plates or in salad bowls.
14. Top each salad with a salmon pinwheel.
15. Spoon fresh orange dressing over salads.