Foryoueats: Salmon with Basil Sauce and Tomato Salad

Ingredients

• Spice-Rubbed Salmon:
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb. salmon filet, cut into 2–3 pieces
• Basil Sauce:
• 1/2 cup packed fresh basil
• 1 small bunch of fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, optional
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 cup mayo (more as needed to keep it creamy)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
• small pinch of salt, to taste
• Tomato Salad:
• 1 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 ears sweet corn, cut off the cob
• 1–2 cups fresh spinach or spring greens
• 2 tablespoons minced chives or parsley
• salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
• 2 cups cooked rice or grains for serving (I use precooked to make it easy)