Alaska Cod Summer Salad

Alaska Cod Summer Salad

Recipe By : Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound cod fillets

4 cups chopped lettuce

3 medium cucumbers -- peeled, seeded, and cut into 1" chunks

2 medium tomatoes -- cut into wedges

1/2 small red onion -- sliced

1/2 cup Greek olives -- chopped

1/2 cup feta cheese -- crumbled

Salt -- to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste

=== OREGANO VINAIGRETTE ===

6 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Cut cod into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Place cod in a shallow, microwave safe

dish. Cover loosely with wax paper or plastic wrap. Cook at high 3 to 4

minutes, or until fish flakes when tested with a fork, turning dish halfway

through cooking time. Remove from oven and let cool.

Meanwhile, toss remaining ingredients except feta, salt and pepper in a large

bowl until well coated with Oregano Vinaigrette. Add feta and cod and

gently toss just until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper just

before serving.

For Oregano Vinaigrette: Whisk together all ingredients until well

combined.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings. 

Source: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute at http://www.alaskaseafood.org