Real Virginia: Episode 434

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese is lower in fat, while cottage cheese is more economical.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet, skin-side down.

Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and season with salt, black pepper, and dill.

Roast the salmon in the oven for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and flaky.

While the salmon is roasting, prepare the salad base with mixed greens, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion in a large bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the dressing.

Once the salmon is done, let it cool slightly before flaking it into large pieces.

Add the flaked salmon to the salad bowl along with diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Top with walnuts or your choice of nuts for added crunch.

Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

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