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Herb Salmon with Cherry Relish and Cherry Apple Salad
2 servings
30 minutes total
  • Prepare salmon through step 1 (5 minutes)
  • Prepare salad and chill (5 minutes)
  • Complete salmon; serve (20 minutes)
Herb Salmon with Cherry Relish
Ingredients
  • 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin removed (about 12 oz)
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
  • 2 teaspoons roasted garlic-herb seasoning, divided
  • 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup fresh (or frozen, thawed) cherries
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Steps
    1. Place salmon in bag (wash hands). Chop basil and thyme finely; combine basil, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon seasoning, and 2 teaspoons oil. Place mixture in bag with salmon, seal bag, and knead lightly to coat fillets.
    2. Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium. Pit cherries and chop coarsely. Preheat small saucepan on medium 1–2 minutes. Place garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon oil in pan; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in cherries, vinegar, sugar, and remaining 1 teaspoon seasoning and 1 teaspoon thyme; cook relish 3–4 minutes until thickened.
    3. Place salmon on grill; cook 3–4 minutes on each side until centers of fillets flake easily and are 145°F. Serve salmon topped with relish.
Cherry Apple Salad
Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh (or frozen, thawed) cherries, pitted
  • 1 apple (such as Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), cored and chopped
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix
  • 2 tablespoons lemon dressing
Steps
    1. Thaw cherries, if needed. Pit cherries and chop coarsely. Core and chop apple.
    2. Place all ingredients in medium bowl; toss until blended. Chill 15 minutes or until ready to serve.
Serving Suggestions
  • Complete your meal with rice blend, dinner rolls, sweet tea, and pie for dessert.
  • Any variety of fresh cherries or apples will work for these recipes. Add a squeeze of lime to the salmon for added flavor.
Herb Salmon with Cherry Relish

Always check fish for bones.
Herb Salmon with Cherry Relish

Amount per ½ recipe serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 15g, Sat Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 85mg, Sodium 810mg, Total Carb 17g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 14g, (Incl. 4g Added Sugars), Protein 38g, Vitamin D 120%, Calc 2%, Iron 6%, Potassium 15%

Cherry Apple Salad

Amount per ½ recipe serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 5g, Sat Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 135mg, Total Carb 32g, Fiber 6g, Sugars 22g, Protein 2g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 60%, Iron 4%