Easy Salmon Salad

 

Loaded with healthy fats, this salad is delicious and nutritious. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner any time during your pregnancy journey. Wild Salmon is an excellent source of nutrients for your baby during the first trimester of pregnancy and this rapid phase of development. It’s is rich in healthy Omega-3 fatty acids which are crucial for your baby’s healthy brain and vision development.

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| Serves 2 |

Ingredients

2 wild caught salmon fillets

1 bunch broccolini

2 large handfuls baby spinach

1 tbsp sunflower seeds

2 tbsp walnuts halves, crushed

½ tbsp craisins

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp olive oil

salt & pepper to taste

Method

Heat pan with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and lay salmon fillets skin side down to cook.

Bring a small amount of water to the boil in a saucepan to lightly steam broccolini.

In a bowl, arrange the spinach leaves, seeds, craisins and nuts. Top with steamed broccolini. Dress with apple cider vinegar and olive oil.

Flip the salmon and be sure to cook it all the way through. Place the salmon on top of the salad and enjoy.