Lunch: Salmon and Beets with Yogurt Sauce over Watercress

Recipe by Marian Cooper Cairns You can't beet this dish. (We couldn't resist.)

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Salmon, Poppy Seeds, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Salmon and Beets with Yogurt Sauce over Watercress

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and also one of the best sources of vitamin D. Keeping vitamin D levels up is important to women with PCOS. Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1 1/4 lb. beets (about 5 small), peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges
1/2 c. plain yogurt
2 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped, plus more for serving
1/2 tsp. lemon zest, plus 1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. poppy seeds, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper
4 (6-oz.) skinless salmon fillets
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 bunch watercress, thick stems removed

Instructions

Set a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a medium saucepan. Steam beets until tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together yogurt, dill, lemon zest and juice, oil, and poppy seeds in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Preheat broiler. Season salmon with coriander and salt and pepper. Broil on a rimmed baking sheet until just opaque throughout, 5 to 6 minutes.
Serve salmon, beets, and watercress topped with yogurt sauce.

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