Lunch: Salmon and Greens with Cumin Dressing

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Salmon, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Salmon and Greens with Cumin Dressing

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. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
Two 6-ounce salmon fillets, skin removed
A pinch of ground cumin
A pinch of salt
A pinch of pepper
Greens with Cumin Dressing, recipe follows
Greens with Cumin Dressing
1 shallot, minced
5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey
A pinch of salt
A pinch of pepper
3/4 cup grapeseed oil
2 1/2 ounces/70 g salad greens
Small handful fresh cilantro leaves
Cherry tomatoes, cut in half, for tossing with the greens

Instructions

Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the salmon fillets with cumin, salt and pepper and place in the hot pan. Sear on one side for 3 minutes, and then carefully flip and continue to cook until they are just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Keep warm while you prepare the Greens with Cumin Dressing.
Serve with the freshly dressed greens on the side.
Put the shallots in a small glass bowl and add the vinegar, cumin, mustard, honey, salt and pepper and whisk well to combine. Slowly add the oil and whisk until smooth. Toss some of the dressing with the greens, cilantro and tomatoes and serve immediately. Store any extra dressing in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.

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