Fish and Vegetable Salad
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Oven: 700 watts
Waiting time: none
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 12 ounces [340 g] cod fillets, skinned
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] dry white wine
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] dried fennel seeds, crushed
  • Generous pinch Cayenne pepper
  • 8 ounces [227 g] frozen mixed vegetables
  • 8 ounces [227 g] spinach or 1 large Roman lettuce, leaves cleaned
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] white wine vinegar
  • Cut cod fillets lengthwise, into 1-inch [2.5-cm] long strips; arrange strips side-by-side in a large, rectangular dish.
  • Lightly season with salt and pepper; pour in dry white wine, cover dish and microwave for 3 1/2 to 4 minuntes on 'MAXIMUM', turning fish strips at half-time.
  • Reserve.
  • In an 8-cup [2 L] microwave-safe casserole, mix together minced onion, crushed garlic, vegetable oil, fennel seeds and Cayenne pepper; cover and microwave mixture for 2 to 3 minutes on 'MAXIMUM", stirring once or twice.
  • Mix in mixed vegetables; cover casserole and microwave mixture for 4 to 5 minutes on 'MAXIMUM', stirring at half-time.
  • Leave to cool.
  • Drain and then crumble cod fillets.
  • Transfer spinach of lettuce leaves into a large salad bowl; mix in vegetables and fish.
  • Sprinkle with white wine vinegar; stir.
  • Refrigerate salad for at least 1 hour, before serving.