Let’s Get Cooking | Pan-Seared Salmon with Kale and Apple Salad

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds offer similar crunch and nutrition.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still providing a neutral flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Agave nectar is often cheaper and provides sweetness.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is more affordable and still nutritious.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy.

Flip salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through and flaky.

Remove salmon from skillet and let rest while preparing the salad.

In a large bowl, combine chopped kale, sliced apples, and thinly sliced red onion.

Add walnuts to the salad for crunch.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine evenly.

Plate the salad and top with the rested salmon fillets.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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