Healthy Recipes & Appetizing Ideas
Wasa with Poached Salmon, Basil and Tomato
INGREDIENTS
1 filet (3.5 ounces) salmon, poached
¼ cup sweet grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced
¼ cup thinly sliced scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon (2 to 3 leaves) fresh basil
1 teaspoon fresh oregano
1 tablespoon capers
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 pieces Wasa Fiber Crispbread (may substitute any Wasa variety)
DIRECTIONS
Mix together in a large bowl, tomatoes, scallions, basil, oregano, capers, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Add salmon chunks and mix gently. Serve with Wasa on the side of salmon mixture.
Prep time: 15 minutes
NUTRITION FACTS
Salmon provides a great tasting way to get more of the heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. In addition, this recipe provides 11g of protein and is a great source of B vitamins, which deliver a number of health benefits to the body, including supporting the immune system, metabolism and nervous system.
TIPS
- To lower the sodium, remove the salt and use fewer or no capers.
- For a quick preparation, use canned salmon chunks.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE PER SERVING
Calories (kcal) 113
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 19 mg
Sodium 205 mg
Total Carbohydrate 7 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 11 g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A 5%
Calcium 3%
Vitamin C 7%
Iron 4%
Vitamin B12 25%
Niacin 14%
