Tropical Salmon Pineapple Salad

  • Time: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 3
  • Serving Size: 6.0 ounces
  • Stage: Post-Recovery

INGREDIENTS:

  • Salmon, uncooked - 220 grams or 7.8 oz
  • Pineapple, chopped - 1/2 cup (83 grams)
  • Red onion - 1/4 medium (38 grams)
  • Kale, chopped - 3 small handfuls (60 grams)
  • Sea salt - 1/4 tsp

INGREDIENTS FOR DRESSING:

  • Avocado - 1 small-medium (100 grams)
  • Cilantro, fresh leaves - 1 small handful (10 grams)
  • Lemon, juice only - 1/4 medium (12 grams)
  • Garlic powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Black pepper, ground - 1/8 tsp
  • Water - 2 tbsp (30 grams)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven at 200°C or 400°F.
  2. Add the salmon to a baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil and bake for 17-20 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool down a bit.
  3. Chop the pineapple and red onions.
  4. Add the kale and sea salt to a large bowl and using your hands, massage the leaves for about 30 seconds or until they become darker colored and fragrant.
  5. Add all the dressing ingredients to a food processor and mix until creamy.
  6. Break down the cooked salmon into bits and add them to the bowl with kale along with the pineapple and red onion. Add the dressing only when serving. Enjoy!

*Note: Store the dressing in a separate container and in the refrigerator. Divide equally by the listed number of ingredients. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. The dressing might turn slightly brownish when stored due to oxidation of the avocado. This is normal and completely fine to eat.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 215
  • Protein 17 grams
  • Carbs 11 grams
  • Fat 12 grams
  • Fiber 4 grams
  • Sugar 4 grams
  • Iron 6% DV
  • Calcium 5% DV
  • Sodium 10% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Nutritionist notes: Apart from giving this recipe a nice tropical twist, pineapples are a great immunity booster due to their high content of Vitamin C.

Tags: low-carb, dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.