Showing posts with label spinach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spinach. Show all posts

Friday, January 10, 2014

Lemon Pepper Salmon & Spinach Salad

Eating healthy doesn't have to be complicated!  Simple and quick meal ideas always works for me.  If you stick with the concept of eating a protein with vegetables at each meal, you will be well on your way to making positive changes to your overall health.  This is a delicious 30-minute meal.


First, season the salmon with Ms. Dash Lemon Pepper seasoning.  You might be wondering why I use Ms. Dash?  I checked the ingredients and there is no MSG.  The list of ingredients include herbs that I would ordinarily use for many of the meals I prepare such as basil, oregano, celery seed, bay, savory, thyme, cumin, rosemary marjoram and coriander.  Ms. Dash saves time by putting it all together and without any salt.


Spray pan or griddle with olive oil.  Heat until warm, then add the salmon.  Cook over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until meat is a pale pink and golden brown on both sides.  Over cooking salmon will make it dry.

 
Grab a plate, add a hand full of spinach, 1/2 small tomato (diced), and 2 inch cucumber (diced).  Sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan cheese and top with a lite salad dressing.  I used balsamic vinaigrette.  Add the salmon and Bon Appetit!
 
 

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Mixed-Up Spinach Salad

Salads! My favorite meal.  I'm not sure how I came to enjoy them so much.  Perhaps it's because there are so many different ingredients that can be used to make a salad.  Or maybe it's because salads are quick and easy to make and you don't have to be an expert in the kitchen to create your own masterpiece.  Either way it's definitely a Win!  I made this creation at the office in about 10 minutes flat.  No kidding.  So let your creative juices flow and see what you can come up with. Oh...and don't forget to give it a name too.


Mixed-Up Spinach Salad

2 c baby spinach
5 cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/2 c cucumbers, sliced
1/2 granny smith apple, diced
1/2 tangerine or satsuma, peeled and sliced
1 c black beans
1/2 c alpha sprouts
Raspberry vinaigrette dressing to taste

Directions
Place spinach on a plate, layer remaining ingredients.  Drizzle dressing over salad mixture and enjoy!