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Salmon Omega Salad Supreme with Walnuts and Asparagus
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Authored By: Walnut Marketing Board
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You will get over 2.5 grams omega-3s in this nutrient rich salad.
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Diet Types: Dairy Free, Low Carbohydrate, Wheat Free
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 1/2 pounds salmon, skinless and boneless1 pound fresh asparagus1 tablespoon lemon juice1 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar1/8 teaspoon dry Thyme or a little fresh choppedfreshly ground black pepper to taste1 ounce sliced prosciutto, trimmed of fat and cut into 1/4" strips1 head butter lettuce cut into thin ribbons1 tablespoon olive oil or walnut oil
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Serves: 4
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Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes |
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| Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Cool and set aside. Increase oven heat to 400 degrees. Place salmon on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until firm to the touch. Set aside. Wash asparagus and trim tough ends. Banch in boing water for 3 minutes. Plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Cool, drain, and pat dry. Select 8 spears for garnish and cut off tips int 3" lengths. Set aside. Slice remaining spears at a steep angle 3/8 inch thick. In a small bowl, place asparagus slices, walnuts and prosciutto. Using a zester or fine grater, remove zest from lemon. Juice lemon. Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, capers, vinegar, oil, pepper and thyme. Place a small mound of lettuce on each of 4 plates. Divide fish evenly and place next to lettuce. Combine asparagus and lemon juice mixtures. Toss lightly and mound on top of fish. Garnish with reserved asparagus. Serve immediately. Provides 2.69 grams omega-3s. |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1
Servings per Recipe: 4
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 375
Calories from Fat 223
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% Daily Value*
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| | Total Fat 25g | 38% | | | Saturated Fat 4g | 20% | | | Mono Fat 7g | | | | Cholesterol 76mg | 25% | | | Sodium 140mg | 6% | | | Total Carbs 8g | 3% | | | Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% | | | Sugars 0g | | | | Protein 32g | | | | Iron | 13% | | | Calcium | 7% | | | Vitamin C | 27% | | | Vitamin E | 12% | | | Vitamin A | 10% | | | Vitamin B-12 | 55% | | | Vitamin B-6 | 50% | | | Pantothenic acid | 21% | | | Niacin | 56% | | | Riboflavin | 18% | | | Thiamin | 40% | | | Folate | 50% | | | Selenium | 95% | | | Manganese | 40% | | | Copper | 25% | | | Zinc | 11% | | | Potassium | 25% | | | Phosphorus | 42% | | | Magnesium | 21% |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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