Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSanta Fe Mexican Grill - WilmingtonSalmon Tortilla Salad Recipe

Salmon Tortilla Salad Recipe

Time40m
Serves2

Grilled salmon, kimchee aioli, mixed lettuce, red pickled onions, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño aioli, cotija cheese, baked crispy cheese flour tortilla, house-made cilantro lime vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

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Salmon

Kimchee Aioli

Jalapeño Aioli

Crispy Cheese Tortilla

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Method

Grill Salmon

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salmon

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Grill the Salmon

    Place salmon fillets on the grill and cook for about 4-6 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Remove from grill and let cool.

Make Kimchee Aioli

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, kimchee, minced garlic, and lemon juice until well combined. Set aside.

Prepare Salad Base

  1. 4

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine mixed lettuce, red pickled onions, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled cotija cheese.

Make Jalapeño Aioli

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, minced jalapeño, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.

Prepare Crispy Cheese Tortilla

  1. 6

    Bake Tortillas

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the flour tortillas on a baking sheet, sprinkle grated cotija cheese on top, and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and tortillas are crispy.

  2. 7

    Cool and Break

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before breaking into pieces.

Make Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

  1. 8

    Mix Vinaigrette

    In a blender, combine chopped cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, honey, and salt to taste. Blend until smooth.

Assemble Salad

  1. 9

    Combine Everything

    In a large serving bowl, layer the salad base with grilled salmon, drizzle with kimchee aioli and jalapeño aioli, and top with crispy cheese tortilla pieces.

  2. 10

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the cilantro lime vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine before serving.

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