Salmon is one of the first foods that comes to mind when thinking of

 high-quality protein sources. As you know from your cleanse, including nutrient-dense protein sources is crucial for satiety, blood sugar balance, and for hormone production. Salmon specifically contains high levels of vitamins and minerals such as potassium, selenium and vitamin B12.

The omega-3 content is the true shining start of this fatty fish though. Due to our high consumption of commercially raised animals, many people suffer from an imbalance of omega-3s and 6s (animals produced in poor conditions and fed grains tend to have a higher content of omega-6s). This can lead to inflammation in the body which is one of the quickest ways to encourage premature aging and can lead to chronic illness.

SALMON BOWL WITH QUINOA

Ingredients:

Bowl:
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 can salmon, drained
1-2 large carrots
1 avocado

Picked onions:

ingredients and recipe found here

Sauce:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 avocado
1 clove garlic
1 lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper to taste

 

Directions:

Step 1: After pickling onions (recipe here), cook quinoa according to package instructions. Measure 1 cup of quinoa for each bowl and set aside.

Step 2: Make dressing. Blend all dressing ingredients until creamy and smooth.

Step 3: Drain salmon. Mix with one tablespoon of lemon juice, plus salt and pepper to taste. Prepare remaining vegetables. Using a peeler, create ribbons from carrots. Remove flesh from avocado and slice.

Step 4: Assemble bowls. Add all ingredients to the quinoa base. Top with dressing and enjoy!

 

Recipe and photography by Kaitlyn Noble 

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