Spicy salmon with baby greens

Posted by Physician's Preference on 8/1/2012 to Healthy Recipes

Healthy omega 3's and dark leafy greens...just what the doctor ordered!

Spicy salmon with baby greens

Ingredients:

1 T Sweet-n-Natural
2 T chili powder
1 T onion powder
1 T garlic powder
1 T paprika
1/2 t sea salt
1/4 t ground black pepper
1 T coconut oil
4 4 oz. wild salmon fillets

Instructions: Mix Sweet-n-Natural and spices well in a small bowl. Set 1 1/2 T of this dry mixture aside. Rub the remainder on both sides of the fillets. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. In the meantime, prepare your salad. When you're ready to cook salmon, preheat broiler or grill until hot. Rub salmon with coconut oil and place on broiler or grill. Cook 3-5 minutes per side, until just done. Do not overcook. Place on top of salad and drizzle with dressing.

Salad dressing ingredients:

2 T extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 T of your reserved salmon spices
1 T balsalmic vinegar
2 t Dijon musard
1 T water, if needed
12 C organic baby greens

Instructions: mix olive oil, spices, vinegar and mustard together in a small bowl. Add a little water to thin, if needed. Toss greens with dressing. Divide among four plates and top with salmon fillets.

*Salmon and salad recipe makes 4 servings

Per serving: 280 calories, 26 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 15 g fat, 428 mg sodium