Baked Salmon and Fresh Pear Salsa with Quinoa/Potato Patties
Tonight’s offering is baked salmon with a pear/tomato salsa. Yup – these two fruits play well together and this salsa will dazzle your diners. The salmon and salsa are accompanied by another favorite at my house, grilled quinoa/potato patties. It’s all served with a tasty dressed arugula salad.
Grocery List for Baked Salmon with Fresh Pear Salsa
Salmon With Pear Salsa and Quinoa Patties
Produce
1 ripe Bartlett pear
yellow onion (if needed)
garlic (if needed)
1 fennel bulb
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
1 medium potato (about 6 oz.)
1 bag of fresh arugula
14 oz. fresh tomato
1 Anaheim pepper
1 jalapeno pepper
1 lime
1 lemon
Canned/Dried Foods
honey (if needed)
balsamic vinegar (if needed)
sesame oil (if needed)
low sodium soy sauce (if needed)
quinoa (if needed)
couscous (if needed)
1 jar Better Than Bouillon Seasoned Vegetable Base (reduced sodium)
one 15 oz. can no-salt diced tomatoes
Frozen Foods
None today
Meat/Fish/Poultry
1 lb. salmon filets
Chilled Foods/Dairy
Nutritional Analysis for Baked Salmon and Fresh Pear Salsa
Nutritional Analysis
Baked Salmon, Pear Salsa and Quinoa/Potato Patties
Nutritional Analysis
Per Serving
Calories: 530
Protein: 35
Carbohydrates: 42
Total Fat: 25
(Saturated Fat: 5
Dietary Fiber: 4
Cholesterol: 90 mg
Sodium: 280 mg
% calories from fat: 42.9%
Serving Size:
One 5 oz. filet with 2/3 C. Pear Salsa 2/3 C. – 4.5 oz. quinoa/potato patties and 1-1/2 C. dressed Arugula
