Sensational Summer Eats

Baja Fish Taco Salad

recipe by patterson watkins
photo by shana smith

Baja Fish Taco Salad

recipe by patterson watkins
photo by shana smith

Seafood, sun, and summer go hand in hand, and this taco salad recipe—with fresh mahi-mahi and an orange-cilantro vinaigrette—offers flavors straight out of Southern California.

Fish:
  • 2 tsp. chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 lb. mahi-mahi or swordfish
Vinaigrette:
  • ¼ c. apple cider vinegar
  • ⅛ c. olive oil
  • ¼ c. fresh orange juice
  • ¼ c. cilantro
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cumin
Salad:
  • 2 c. green cabbage, chopped
  • 2 c. red cabbage, chopped
  • 1 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 c. heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ c. red onion, peeled and minced
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced
  • 1 c. pineapple, peeled and chopped
  • 1 avocado, peeled and sliced


Print Recipe
  1. In a small bowl, stir together the spices and olive oil. Generously coat the fish, and keep refrigerated until ready to grill.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Grill the fish for 6–8 minutes (depending on thickness) or until completely cooked, flipping halfway through. Let rest for 5 minutes, or refrigerate until ready to assemble the salad.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until combined. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  4. Toss the salad ingredients together in a large bowl, and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Top with the grilled fish before serving.
  5. Serves 4

Posted in July 2020 on May 13, 2020