Salmon and salad bowl
This incredibly nutrient-dense meal is from Angela Gourlay who won our Nutrient Density Challenge. Angela said,
“This is one of my favourite go-to salads during the week for lunch or dinner. It’s fresh, satisfying and easy to prepare in advance. I like to finish off the salad with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and chopped fresh dill.”
The salmon and mussels provide a solid dose of protein, omega 3, zinc, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, choline, B6, B5, B3, B2 and B1 while the greens provide magnesium, copper, calcium, K, C, A and folate to provide a highly satiating and nutrient-dense meal.
Macros
One serving of this recipe provides 378 calories, 49 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 16 g net carbs.
Micronutrients
The Cronometer screengrab below shows the nutrients provided by 2000 calories of this recipe relative to the Optimal Nutrient Intakes.
Ingredients
| Description | Amount | Unit |
| Broccoli | 100 | g |
| Spinach | 50 | g |
| Chard, Swiss | 50 | g |
| Watercress | 25 | g |
| Red Bell Peppers | 50 | g |
| Salmon | 100 | g |
| Mushrooms | 50 | g |
| Mussels | 75 | g |
| Asparagus | 3 | spear |
Directions
- Wash and slice all the vegetables and leaves into bite side salad bits.
- Place into sealable containers (if taking to work) or place in a bowl if eating immediately.
- Add fresh or canned seafood.
Suitable for
- maximum nutrient density
- fat loss
- bodybuilder
- blood sugar and fat loss
- blood sugar & diabetes
Ranking
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