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Sweet-and-Sour Salmon with Black Bean and Pasta Salad
4 servings
55 minutes total (Active 30)
  • Prepare pasta and begin to chill (25 minutes)
  • Chill pasta 5 minutes, then prepare fish; serve (30 minutes)

Black Bean and Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, for juice
  • ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 12 oz tri-color rotini pasta
  • 1 (15.25-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (8.5-oz) jar julienne-cut, sun-dried tomatoes in oil, undrained
  • 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps

    1. Bring water to boil for pasta. Squeeze lemon for juice (2 tablespoons); chop parsley.
    2. Cook and drain pasta following package instructions. Combine remaining ingredients (including ¼ cup oil from tomatoes) in large bowl.
    3. Stir pasta into bean mixture; toss gently to coat evenly. Chill 30 minutes. Serve. (Makes 8 servings.)

Sweet-and-Sour Salmon

Ingredients

  • Nonstick aluminum foil
  • 3 lemons
  • ¼ cup balsamic glaze
  • 1 teaspoon spicy steak seasoning
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 4 salmon fillets; skin removed (1 ½ lb)

Steps

    1. Preheat broiler; line baking sheet with foil. Squeeze 2 lemons for juice (¼ cup); cut 1 lemon into wedges. Combine lemon juice, balsamic glaze, and seasoning in bag; shake to blend. Add salmon (wash hands); seal bag tightly and shake to coat salmon evenly. Let stand 10 minutes (or up to 30 minutes) to marinate.
    2. Place salmon on baking sheet. Broil 6 inches from heat for 4–5 minutes and until fish is 145°F (or opaque and separates easily). Squeeze juice from lemon wedges over salmon; serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with steamed broccoli, green tea, and fresh fruit.
  • The fish recipe also works well on the grill; grill 2–3 minutes on each side or until 145°F. The pasta salad can be prepared the night before to really develop the flavor.

Black Bean and Pasta Salad

Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 310, Total Fat 12g, Sat Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 15mg, Sodium 550mg, Total Carb 47g, Fiber 7g, Sugars 2g, Protein 10g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 6%, Iron 10%

Sweet-and-Sour Salmon

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 210, Total Fat 6g, Sat Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 80mg, Sodium 240mg, Total Carb 5g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 3g, Protein 34g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 15%, Iron 4%