Saturday, May 19, 2012

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Alaskan Salmon Salad Monterrey - 13g Carbs, 2g Fiber

 

Alaskan Salmon Salad Monterrey - 13g Carbs, 2g Fiber

From: www.vitalchoice.com newsletter

This California-accented recipe seems perfect for a barbecue party on
a warm, sultry, summer night!

The cool greens make a great setting for wild Alaskan salmon hot from
a grill or broiler grate.

The walnuts add even more omega-3s to the salmon, while the fish, nuts,
juice, chives, and the grapes abound in antioxidants.

Prep Time; 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Serves: 4

--> Salmon
4 Alaskan salmon fillet portions (4 to 6 oz each), thawed*
1-1/2 Tbsp organic extra virgin olive or macadamia nut oil
Sea salt and organic pepper

*To speed the process, leave the salmon in its vacuum pack and
immerse in cold water for 20-30 minutes until flexible.

--> Dressing ingredients
2 Tbsp organic extra virgin olive or macadamia nut oil
1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp snipped chives
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp Dijon-style mustard
1 (10 oz pkg) ready-to-eat salad greens
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/4 to 1/3 cup organic walnuts, toasted and chopped

--> Salmon
Preheat broiler or grill to medium-high heat.

Rinse any ice glaze from frozen salmon under cold water; pat dry with
paper towel.

Brush both sides of salmon with oil. Place salmon on a spray-coated
broiling pan or well-oiled grill.

Cook salmon 4 inches from heat for 12 to 15 minutes for frozen salmon
OR 8 to 9 minutes for fresh/thawed fish, turning once during cooking.

Season with salt and pepper after turning. Cook just until fish is
opaque throughout.

--> Dressing
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, chives, honey, and mustard in a shaker
jar. Cover and shake well.

In large bowl, toss together salad greens, grapes and half of toasted
walnuts. Spoon salad mixture onto four dinner plates.

Place one piece of salmon over each salad. Shake dressing; drizzle over
each salad. Sprinkle salads with reserved walnuts.

Garnish with fresh chives, grape clusters and/or lemon slices as desired.
Serve immediately.

Serves: 4
Nutrition per Serving:
390 Calories, 22g Total Fat, 3g Saturated Fat, 50% Calories from Fat,
126mg Cholesterol, 37g Protein, 13g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 121mg Sodium,
71mg Calcium and 1700mg Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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