LUNCH – SALMON AND MIXED GREENS
Ingredients:
102. 8 cups mixed baby greens/baby spinach
103. 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
104. 1 Tbsp olive oil
105. 1 tsp walnut oil
106. 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
107. 1/4 tsp sea salt
108. 3/4 lb salmon fillet
109. 1 Tbsp lemon juice
*Notice that these ingredients do not cover the third step of the food pyramid (i.e. starchy veggies, grains, fruits, beans/lentils). Simply add a fruit as your dessert and you have a perfect meal.
Directions:
Wash and spin the greens until very dry.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast for 1 minute. Remove the walnuts from the skillet and set aside.
Heat ½ tablespoon of the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add half of the greens and cook gently for up to 1 minute. Place the greens in a medium salad bowl. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and greens. Toss the warmed greens with the walnut oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt.
Place an oven rack approximately 8" from the broiler element. Preheat the broiler on high. Place the salmon skin side down in an ovenproof dish. Coat the fish's surface with the lemon juice. Broil until the fish is just cooked, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness.
Cut the fish into 4 servings and place on top of the greens.