Balsamic Salmon
with caprese and quinoa

Name: Balsamic Salmon
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb Salmon, rinsed and dried; 2 Tbsp + 2 Tbsp Homemade balsamic vinaigrette (Ingredients listed separately); 2 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 1 2/3 cups Quinoa, uncooked; 1 lb Tomatoes, chopped (Choose your favorite while they're still in season!); 4 oz Cheese, fresh mozzarella, sliced; 10 leaves Basil, chopped; 1/4 cup Homemade balsamic vinaigrette (Ingredients listed separately); 2 Tbsp Vinegar, balsamic; 1 tsp Mustard, Dijon; 2 tsp Maple syrup; 1/4 cup Mild-flavored oil (Like grapeseed, avocado, vegetable)

Active: 25 min Total: 55 min

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

Enjoy the last of summer tomatoes in our caprese salad and get your omega 3's in with some simple-to-make salmon. Enjoy both with quinoa that makes enough for two meals later this week.
Smarts: Balsamic vinaigrette goes great as a marinade and a dressing!

Dependency

Falafel Pita Sandwiches

Proteins

Fish, non-canned

Cuisines

American

Ingredients

Metric

Servings:

Balsamic Salmon:

Salmon - 1 lb , rinsed and dried
Homemade balsamic vinaigrette - 2 Tbsp + 2 Tbsp (Ingredients listed separately)
Oil, cooking - 2 Tbsp

Quinoa - ~5 cups cooked for 3 meals:

Quinoa, uncooked - 1 2/3 cups

Caprese Salad:

Tomatoes - 1 lb , chopped (Choose your favorite while they're still in season!)
Cheese, fresh mozzarella - 4 oz , sliced
Basil - 10 leaves , chopped
Homemade balsamic vinaigrette - 1/4 cup (Ingredients listed separately)

Balsamic Vinaigrette (~1/2 cup):

Vinegar, balsamic - 2 Tbsp
Mustard, Dijon - 1 tsp
Maple syrup - 2 tsp
Mild-flavored oil - 1/4 cup (Like grapeseed, avocado, vegetable)

Prep

Quinoa - This makes enough for tonight, Wednesday, and Thursday’s dinners. Combine quinoa with 2x the amount of water (or stock if you prefer) in a saucepan. Add in some salt. Bring to a boil covered. Lower heat, keep covered, and cook until liquid is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make marinade / vinaigrette - This makes enough for both salmon and caprese salad. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup (or other preferred sweetener), and cooking oil. Taste and then season with salt and pepper as needed.
Salmon - Divide into desired number of fillets. Rinse and pat dry with a paper towel. Cover in first part of marinade and marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to a day (refrigerate for >30 minutes). (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
Tomatoes / Mozzarella / Basil - Prep as directed.

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Make

Heat oven up to 400F (204C) degrees.
Heat a skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and then salmon - presentation side down - to heated oil. Sear for ~3 minutes, until salmon is golden.
Transfer to oven (if using a non-stick pan, transfer to a sheet pan first) and cook for another 6 to 10 minutes depending on thickness of salmon and desired done-ness level.
Toss tomatoes, mozzarella and basil with vinaigrette.
Enjoy salmon with second part of marinade and caprese and quinoa.

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