Spinach+Chick Peas+Quinoa+Salmon Salad

Another SUPERFOOD dinner!  So I’m trying to get as many superfoods as possible into one meal – beans, greens, omega 3s.  Tonight I went for fresh spinach salad, tossed with chick peas and quinoa and topped with steamed salmon.  I know – I’ve been on a greens+quinoa+fish kick.  But it’s delicious and healthy and FULL OF SUPERFOOD NUTRIENTS!  Ok, I’ll come up with a new formula for tomorrow.  I promise.  Meantime – get on the fish program.  I’ve been reading up on eating healthy and the more I read – the more I learn that red meat is a real no-no.  Only eat red meat very rarely.  So get on the fish bandwagon!  It’s healthy and there are a zillion ways to make it to appeal to any palette.  You like Italian flavors?  Go for tomatoes+basil+olive oil.  Tomatoes are full of lycopene – which is a very POWERFUL antioxidant, and has proven anti-cancer properties!!!  And lycopene’s benefits are strongest for cancers of the lung, stomach and prostate.  You like Asian flavors?  Go for soy, ginger, garlic – soy is also as SUPERFOOD and very good for you, just watch the sodium.  Fish is an excellent canvas and can be prepared to suit any eater. 

Next post – more on lycopene… pick up some tomaters at the store!  Cooked tomatoes+fat allow for the absorption of lycopene… so there is a trick to maximizing its affects on the body.

Here’s how to make tonight’s dinner.

Spinach+Chick Peas+Quinoa+Salmon

Cooked Salmon Fillets (roast, steam, grill – however you like)

1 cup cooked Quinoa (prepare according to package)

2 cups chopped fresh Spinach

1 can Chick Peas, drained

¼ small Red Onion, thinly sliced

Couple spoonfuls of vinaigrette (homemade, easy on the oil)

Salad:

Mix the quinoa, chick peas, onion and spinach with the vinaigrette.  Flake your salmon into bite sized chunks.  Top your salad with a pile of salmon and season with pepper.  Voila!