SPICY HALIBUT COBB SALAD

We were on day 6 of the Whole30 when we decided to have ourselves a lighter dinner. We thought--fish! Of course, because that is light? Not when you have it piled on top of this enormous cobb salad.  I wanted a firm white fish I could serve in big chunks and that would hold up to some southwest seasonings. Halibut is your best bet for this, however it is expensive. Mine was $22/lb -- yikes. Here is my best tip for saving $$ on a strict paleo diet:

Flirt with your butcher. I ended up paying $13 for the whole pound. Haha. Okay my husband was a little mad...but then again I saved $9. You could always go with turbot or tilapia, but it won't be chunky; it'll be flakey. The recipe for the spicy halibut follows along with the easiest and most delicious dressing you will ever make. Seriously, it is stupid how good this creamy balsamic is. 

I added alot of stuff to this salad, but here is the base.

4 cups spring mix

avocado, cubed

carrots, sliced

1 hard boiled egg, sliced

red onions, chopped

1 vine tomato, chopped

2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

handful toasted walnuts

1 Tbsp unsweetened dried cranberries

Spicy Halibut chunks

Creamy Balsamic Dressing

Spicy Halibut:

Serves 2-3

1 lb halibut, cut into 1" cubes

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

2 Tbsp Coconut oil

Mix the spices together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the halibut chunks and massage all over. Let it sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium high. Add the fish in a single layer. After about 2-3 minutes, flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until the fish has a nice crust and begins to flake. Serve over cobb salad. 

Easy Creamy Balsamic Dressing:

1 1/2 Tbsp full fat Coconut Milk 

2 Tbsp good quality aged Balsamic Vinegar

2 Tbsp good quality Extra Virgin Olive oil

pinch of salt

pinch of pepper

Add all ingredients in a jar or sealable container. Shake shake shake! This dressing is almost too easy and you won't believe how delicious it is. Enjoy!