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Herb-Pesto Salmon with Quinoa-Kale Salad
4 servings
40 minutes total
  • Preheat oven; prepare quinoa through step 1 and begin to simmer (5 minutes)
  • Prepare salmon and begin to bake (5 minutes)
  • Complete quinoa; serve (20 minutes)

Herb-Pesto Salmon

Ingredients

  • Nonstick aluminum foil
  • 1 lemon, for juice
  • 3 tablespoons basil-pesto sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 salmon fillets (1 ½ lb), skin removed
  • ½ teaspoon pink (or kosher) salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Prep

    • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with foil.
    • Squeeze lemon for juice (1 teaspoon).
    • Check fish for bones.

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Squeeze lemon for juice (1 teaspoon).
    2. Combine pesto, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Season fish with salt and pepper; place on baking sheet (wash hands).
    3. Top each fillet evenly with pesto mixture; bake 14–16 minutes and until opaque and separates easily. Serve.
    Always check fish for bones and cook to an internal temperature of 145°F.

Quinoa-Kale Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 ¼ cups chicken stock (or broth)
  • 5 cups fresh kale, finely chopped
  • ½ cup Caesar dressing, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon pink (or kosher) salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps

    1. Place stock and quinoa in large stockpot; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes. Meanwhile, remove stems from kale, then chop leaves.
    2. Stir kale into quinoa and cover; cook 8 more minutes. Transfer mixture to large serving bowl; fluff with a fork and let stand to cool slightly.
    3. Stir in ¼ cup dressing, salt, and pepper. Drizzle remaining ¼ cup dressing over top; sprinkle with cheese. Serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with fresh asparagus, gluten-free bread, and pudding for dessert.
  • Quinoa (keen-wa) has a light, crunchy texture and slightly nutty flavor.

Herb-Pesto Salmon

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 380, Total Fat 24g, Sat Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 100mg, Sodium 500mg, Total Carb 1g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 36g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 10%, Iron 6%

Quinoa-Kale Salad

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 19g, Sat Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 30mg, Sodium 790mg, Total Carb 31g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 3g, Protein 13g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 240%, Vitamin C 60%, Iron 15%