Lemon Roasted Salmon and Kale Salad [Recipe]

Crispy gourmet kale and fresh romaine lettuce topped with lemon roasted salmon, doesn’t that sound mouth-watering to you? Well, this is just a part of one of my favourite salads that I get the pleasure of having for lunch today. Not only is it healthy and rich in protein, but it’s also full of so much delicious goodness – you won’t believe a salad can be all three. If you’re looking for something yummy to pack for lunch that will help keep you full, jump on my bandwagon and give this puppy a try!

Here’s what you will need:

• 1 cup chopped organic romaine lettuce
• 1 cup chopped organic kale
• ½ cup cooked organic quinoa (or your favorite grain)
• 150 g of salmon (wild or organically farmed)
• 4 cherry tomatoes (sliced and diced)
• 1 tbsp sliced almonds
• ½ tbsp feta cheese
• Pepper, salt and Italian seasoning to taste
• 2 slices of lemon
• Olive oil

Dressing:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste

Prep time: approximately 25-35 min

Makes: 1 single serving

Directions:

Prepare salmon:

1. Preheat oven – set to high broil and place baking rack on the highest bar, closest to the heat as possible.

2. Season salmon with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and top with 2 slices of lemon. Take glass-baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and place seasoned salmon on the baking sheet.

3. Place the salmon in the oven and broil on high for 8-12 minutes, or just until opaque. Allow salmon to cool before flaking apart with a fork.

While your salmon is roasting:

4. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Place romaine lettuce and kale in a bowl and drizzle with the lemon-balsamic vinaigrette. Toss to combine.

5. Toss in quinoa, almonds, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, salmon and enjoy!

 

Additional notes:

If you want to read up on the importance of choosing wild or organically farmed salmon and its health benefits see: 7 Health Benefits of Salmon to Improve Your Vitality.

For the Amazing Benefits of Kale: