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.

Bring the salmon to room temperature 10 minutes before cooking.

Whisk together the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the Kale, toss to coat and let stand 10 minutes.

While the Kale stands, cut the dates into thin silvers and the apple into matchstick. Add the dates, apples, cheese and almonds to the Kale. Season with pepper, toss well and set aside.

Sprinkle the Salmon all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium low heat. Raise the heat to medium high. Place the salmon, skin side up in the pan. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 4 minutes. Turn the fish over with a spatula, and cook until it feels firm to the touch, about 3 minutes more.

Divide the salmon, salad and rolls evenly among four plates.

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