Canned Wild Caught Salmon
Canned Wild Salmon with Orange-Herb Lentil Salad
Ingredients that serve you well
Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 chili (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped scallions
Pinched Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 whole Valencia or blood orange
3 cups cooked lentils (beluga or green)
1/2 cup arugula
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
6 0z Wild Planet Brand wild-caught canned salmon or Patagonia Brand
Orange slices for garnish
Preparation
Prepare lentils and follow the cooking directions on the label. While the lentils are cooking, prepare the salad dressing. In a bowl, whisk orange juice and zest, 5 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
Combine the cooked lentils with the salad dressing, cucumber, mint, and scallions. Arrange canned wild salmon on top, and garnish with orange slices, extra mint, and seasoning to taste.
In recent weeks, I focused on limiting my grocery shopping to comply with social distancing directives.
The coronavirus pandemic has changed everything, including the way we grocery shop. When everything seems uncertain, everything that is important comes into focus.
I put on my nutritional lens to find grocery items that fit the following criteria:
The items had to be relatively inexpensive, widely available, and shelf-stable.
Grocery items that are filling and tasty with wholesome nutrition.
Blissful Healthy Meals
My passion as a nutritionist is thinking about food's nutrient content and the benefits of its healing qualities. Most of us want good food that tastes great! This dish delivers both nutritional values without sacrificing flavor. Indulge your taste buds and nourish yourself during these challenging times. This salad was created for the Los Angeles Dance Project and its community of dancers.
Please see Part 1 of this blog post for additional information here.
