If you’re looking for a Christmas main dish that tastes incredible and supports your health goals, this Christmas Honey Baked Salmon is the perfect choice.

Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, collagen-boosting antioxidants, gut-friendly Greek yoghurt, and hormone-supportive healthy fats, it’s a beautiful festive centrepiece that nourishes your body while still feeling indulgent.

Unlike traditional Christmas mains that leave you feeling heavy and bloated, this dish is anti-inflammatory, light, protein-rich, and bursting with flavour. The combination of honey butter glaze, creamy dill yoghurt sauce, a vibrant cranberry-almond tapenade, and fresh pomegranate makes this a show-stopping healthy holiday recipe.

This recipe naturally supports:

• Gut health (probiotic yoghurt + fibre-rich cranberries + parsley)

• Brain and mood health (salmon DHA)

• Hormone balance (healthy fats from salmon, almonds, olive oil)

• Heart health (omega-3s reduce inflammation and support cholesterol)

• Glowing skin (vitamin C, antioxidants, omega-3s)

• Lean muscle and metabolism (high protein salmon + yoghurt)

• Reduced bloating (anti-inflammatory ingredients + light festive flavours)

This is Christmas eating, Zing-Wellbeing style — full of flavour, nourishment and festive magic.

Christmas honey baked salmon recipe

Serves: 4

Ingredients

Salmon

• 500g salmon, skin on

Honey Butter Glaze

• 50g unsalted butter

• 2 tbsp honey

• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

Creamy Dill Sauce

• ½ cup Greek yoghurt

• 2–3 tbsp finely chopped dill

• 2 spring onions, finely chopped

• ½ tbsp lemon zest

• Salt to taste

Holiday “Tapenade”

• ½ cup orange juice

• ½ cup dried cranberries

• ½ cup slivered almonds

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving

• ½ pomegranate, seeds removed

• 1 tbsp parsley, roughly chopped

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 lemon, cut into small wedges

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. Make the glaze:
   Combine butter, honey and garlic in a small pan. Simmer for 2 minutes, then allow to cool.

3. Prepare the salmon:
   Place salmon on baking paper over foil. Pour glaze over the top and season lightly with salt and pepper.

4. Bake:
   Wrap and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and paper, spoon over any glaze, then bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until caramelised.

5. Make the tapenade:
   Heat orange juice and add dried cranberries. Soak for 25–30 minutes, then drain.
   Combine the cranberries with almonds, parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper.

6. Cool and assemble:
   Allow salmon to cool for 15–20 minutes.
   Spread thickly with creamy dill sauce, top with the cranberry-almond tapenade, sprinkle with pomegranate and parsley, and finish with lemon juice.

Macros per serve

• Calories: 535

• Protein: 25.5g

• Carbs: 26.5g

• Fat: 34.5g

• Fibre: 2.6g

Why this salmon is so good for your health

1. Omega-3s for Heart, Hormone & Brain Health

Salmon is one of the richest sources of EPA and DHA — known to support:

• lower inflammation

• improved mood and cognition

• hormone balance

• reduced bloating and fluid retention

• cardiovascular health

2. Probiotic Greek Yoghurt for Gut Health

Greek yoghurt delivers probiotics that:

• support digestion

• reduce bloating

• strengthen immunity

• help maintain a healthy gut microbiome

3. Antioxidants for Skin & Immune Support

Cranberries, pomegranate, parsley and lemon zest are rich in vitamin C and flavonoids that:

• support collagen production

• reduce inflammation

• brighten skin

• help immune function

4. Almonds for Hormone & Blood Sugar Balance

Healthy fats + vitamin E + magnesium help:

• stabilise blood sugar

• support hormone production

• improve satiety

• nourish hair, skin and nails

5. Anti-Inflammatory Herbs & Citrus

Dill, parsley, spring onion and lemon zest add nutrients that:

• support detoxification

• reduce oxidative stress

• enhance digestion

This recipe is the perfect blend of flavour, nourishment, and festive joy — a Christmas main you can feel genuinely good about.

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