What is a good healthy side dish for salmon..not rice? thanks?!


Question: What is a good healthy side dish for salmon!.!.not rice!? thanks!?
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How about some Steamed Veggies! Like some Broccoli, carrots and cauliflower!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

This is my favorite recipe for salmon with the side dish included:

Seared Salmon with Wilted Citrus Spinach

1 grapefruit and zest, divided
2 oranges and zest, divided
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
4 to 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), divided
4 salmon filets (about 6 ounces each)
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Salt and black pepper
1 bag of spinach

After zesting the grapefruit and oranges, slice the peel and pith off, cut fruit into slices and reserve!.
Preheat a small skillet over medium heat to toast the slivered almonds!.
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a few turns of the pan of EVOO, about 3 tablespoons!. Season the fish filets with salt and pepper, and transfer to the hot skillet!. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked to desired doneness!.
Meanwhile, preheat another large skillet with two turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 tablespoons, over medium heat!. Add the red onion, the orange and grapefruit zest, mustard and white wine vinegar!. Season with some salt and pepper!. Just before you are ready to plate, add in the spinach and toss!.
Divide the citrus spinach between your serving plates, top with the seared salmon and sprinkle with the toasted almonds!. Garnish with grapefruit and orange slices!.
Yields 4 servingsWww@FoodAQ@Com

garlic mashed potatoes
brocoli with lemon juice
sauteed zuchinni with onion and red peppers
green beans with butter and sliced almonds
caesar salad
bowtie pasta with pesto and cherry tomatoes
buttered noodles with poppy seedsWww@FoodAQ@Com

What about couscous!?
A sweet potato mash!?
Tabouleh!?
Garden salad!?
Polenta!?Www@FoodAQ@Com

Asparagus or broccoli!. Steamed, grilled or roasted!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Coleslaw, or tossed salad!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

you might try some "mac 'n' cheese", or pasta with white cream sauce!. add some veggies on that plate also!. enjoy!Www@FoodAQ@Com

Lentils are good on the side - - they are very healthy too!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

asparagus or squash!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

baked potato with cottage cheeseWww@FoodAQ@Com

fresh steamed green beans w/butter and lemon pepperWww@FoodAQ@Com





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