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Herb Salmon with Cherry Relish and Cherry Apple Salad
2 servings
30 minutes total
  • Prepare salmon through step 1 (5 minutes)
  • Prepare salad and chill (5 minutes)
  • Complete salmon; serve (20 minutes)

Herb Salmon with Cherry Relish

Ingredients

  • 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin removed (about 12 oz)
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
  • 2 teaspoons roasted garlic-herb seasoning, divided
  • 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup fresh (or frozen, thawed) cherries
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Steps

    1. Place salmon in bag (wash hands). Chop basil and thyme finely; combine basil, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon seasoning, and 2 teaspoons oil. Place mixture in bag with salmon, seal bag, and knead lightly to coat fillets.
    2. Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium. Pit cherries and chop coarsely. Preheat small saucepan on medium 1–2 minutes. Place garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon oil in pan; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in cherries, vinegar, sugar, and remaining 1 teaspoon seasoning and 1 teaspoon thyme; cook relish 3–4 minutes until thickened.
    3. Place salmon on grill; cook 3–4 minutes on each side until centers of fillets flake easily and are 145°F. Serve salmon topped with relish.

Cherry-Apple Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh (or frozen, thawed) cherries
  • 1 large, crisp apple (such as Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix
  • 2 tablespoons lemon vinaigrette

Steps

    1. Pit cherries, then chop coarsely. Core and chop apple.
    2. Place all ingredients in medium bowl; toss until blended. Chill 15 minutes or until ready to serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with rice blend, dinner rolls, sweet tea, and pie for dessert.
  • Any variety of fresh cherries or apples will work for these recipes. Add a squeeze of lime to the salmon for added flavor.

Herb Salmon with Cherry Relish

Always check fish for bones.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

Cherry-Apple Salad

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Herb Salmon with Cherry Relish

Amount per ½ recipe serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 15g, Sat Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 85mg, Sodium 810mg, Total Carb 17g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 14g, (Incl. 4g Added Sugars), Protein 38g, Vitamin D 120%, Calc 2%, Iron 6%, Potassium 15%

Cherry-Apple Salad

Amount per ½ recipe serving: Calories 150, Total Fat 3g, Sat Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 140mg, Total Carb 32g, Fiber 6g, Total Sugar 24g, (Incl. 1g Added Sugars), Protein 2g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 0%, Potassium 8%