Cucumber, Lime and Strawberry Salad with Salmon
Fruity, fresh and full of goodness.
Our Cucumber, Lime and Strawberry Salad with Salmon recipe is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which makes it excellent for reducing inflammation, lowering blood pressure and improving cholesterol. Omegas are also essential for good brain health.
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Cucumber, Lime and Strawberry Salad with Salmon
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets (300g)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp. ginger, minced
- ½ cucumber
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 190C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Add the salmon to the baking sheet and top with half the oil, salt and pepper. Cook in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, blend the lime juice, ginger, cucumber, salt and pepper, and remaining oil until smooth.
- Divide the mixed greens, tomatoes, strawberries, and salmon evenly between plates. Serve with the cucumber dressing and enjoy!
Benefits
Salmon delivers a super high quality protein source which is needed for countless bodily functions and is key in keeping us full and satiated. It is also rich in vitamin D, something many Aussies are low in, as well as B12, vitamin A, selenium, potassium, magnesium and astaxanthin – a powerful antioxidant.
Strawberries are high in vitamin C, essential for immune health and skin as well as folate, Vitamin K and some B vitamins.
Cucumbers are low in calories but high in essential nutrients such as vitamin K, C, B’s and magnesium. The water content and compounds in cucumbers can have a mild diuretic effect, helping to eliminate excess fluids and reduce bloating.
Tomatoes are a major dietary source of lycopene, an antioxidant that helps fight heart disease. 1 medium tomato contains around ¼ of the day’s vitamin C requirements. They are rich in potassium, quercetin and lutein which help protect our eyes.
CALORIES + MACRO NUTRIENTS PER SERVE
- Kcal 358
- Fat 21g
- Carbs 12g
- Fibre 4g
- Protein 35g
