Southwest Salmon Salad

Chili lime salmon

• 1 (2 pound) salmon filet
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 lime, zest freshly grated (you can use the juice for the dressing!)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Southwest salad

• 6 to 8 cups green leaf or butter lettuce, or whatever lettuce you love!
• Salt and pepper, for seasoning
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 avocado, chopped
• 1 mango, chopped
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup sweet corn
• 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
• ¼ cup sliced green onions
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• crushed tortilla chips, for topping

Chili lime dressing

• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil