Wednesday, May 4, 2011

baked salmon with spinach and strawberry salsa



I saw this recipe on my whole foods weekly recipe email. I haven't tried it yet, but man! looks really good and fits within the diet parameters!! (it has kiwi, which is technically not a dinner item, since it is a carb per se, BUT like my nutritionist always said, if you add a little fruit, etc., in your dinner, your fine! just don't go overboard with a huge helping of rice or sugar at the beginning of this process!)

so, here it is...if anyone tries it, let me know how it tasted! we just had salmon yesterday, so maybe i'll try this later this week or early next! and if i can get a new mouse that actually right clicks so i can copy an image, i will send one on...sometimes i hate mac.....

**also, look at how freakin' little calories the whole meal has!! awesome!!

A bright mixture of strawberries, kiwi and cucumber pairs nicely with the rich flavor of salmon.

Ingredients

4 (3-ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 pound strawberries, diced
2 kiwifruits, peeled and diced
1 cucumber, diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1 pound baby spinach leaves, rinsed but not dried

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place salmon on a baking sheet and sprinkle with lemon zest. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until cooked through.

Meanwhile, place strawberries, kiwi, cucumber, jalapeño, mint and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl and toss until combined. Set aside. Heat a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add spinach, with water still clinging to leaves, cover and cook 5 minutes or until wilted, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining lemon juice. Divide spinach among plates. Top with salmon and salsa and serve.

Nutrition

Heath Starts Here Program

Per Serving: 240 calories (50 from fat), 6g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 45mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 29g total carbohydrate (9g dietary fiber, 10g sugar), 21g protein


1 comment:

  1. THis sounds soooo good! I have salmon in my fridge right now! and spinach in fact. maybe i can make this for tonight!

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