BBQ Salmon BLT Salad

Ooh-la-la!!!  With our love of fresh salad and fresh seafood, this was a non sequitur to an entree salad.  Easy to make and oh-so-good for you.  Thank you again, IowaGirl, for a lovely dinner.

BBQ  SALMON BLT SALAD

2 (4-6 oz) salmon fillets
1/2 lemon
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 slices bacon
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1 avocado, chopped
Choice of greens: Mixed, spring, romaine, kale combo

Preheat oven to 400F.  Add smoked paprika, salt, brown sugar, and pepper to a small dish then mix to combine and set aside.

Place bacon in a large, cold cast iron or other oven-safe skillet then turn heat to medium and cook until bacon is crisp.  Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain then chop when cooled.  Remove all but 1 Tbsp bacon grease from the skillet then turn the heat up to medium-high.

Squeeze lemon juice over salmon then sprinkle seasoning mix generously on top and rub in lightly.  Add salmon to skillet skin side up then saute for 2 minutes.  Flip then saute for 3 minutes, and then place the entire skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 6 minutes.

Divide lettuce between two plates then top with chopped bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and BBQ salmon.  Serve with your favorite salad dressing (Kristin recommends Italian, balsamic vinaigrette, or basil vinaigrette).

Recipe Source (for lovely photos and step-by-step instructions):  http://iowagirleats.com/2015/01/26/bbq-salmon-blt-salad/