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| Salmon Omega Salad Supreme with Walnuts and Asparagus |
Diet Type: Dairy Free
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Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes
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Ingredients:
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
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1 1/2 pounds salmon, skinless and boneless |
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1 pound fresh asparagus |
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1 tablespoon lemon juice |
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1 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest |
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1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar |
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1/8 teaspoon dry Thyme or a little fresh chopped |
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freshly ground black pepper to taste |
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1 ounce sliced prosciutto, trimmed of fat and cut into 1/4" strips |
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1 head butter lettuce cut into thin ribbons |
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1 tablespoon olive oil or walnut oil |
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Directions:
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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Servings: 4
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Author: Walnut Marketing Board
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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Servings per Recipe: 4
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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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