Grilled Salmon with Roasted Almonds, Cranberries & Avocado

Happy Thursday! 

Everyone getting ready for Valentine's Day? I hope for most its just a day for extra treats and not just the only day you go all out for those you love. Every day is Valentine's Day as far as I am concerned if you really love someone. So to help you out I thought I'd share this nutritious gem that is quick & easy and leaves plenty of time for "other things" lol. You will be full but tummy won't be uncomfortable.

Thursday's Treat...Grilled Salmon w/ Roasted Almonds, Cranberries & Avocado!!!

Ingredients: 

-salmon fillets

-bag of cranberries

-brown sugar

-bag of roasted almonds

-avocados

-salt

-pepper

-your fav seasoning

-cheese (optional)

-green salad

Adjust these measurements to amount of fillets you are making I was feeding four people so I used 8 fillets, 3 tbsps brown sugar, pinch of salt, 11/2 tbsps of Adobo, 1tbsp of pepper and mixed it all up in a medium bowl. The brown sugar becomes like a syrup which I love! I let it sit for about 10 minutes.

I plugged my George Forman handy grill (love this kitchen gadget!!!) warmed it up for 5 minutes it does it automatically then I set it for 6 minutes at 325. I sprayed grill with cooking spray and layed my pieces out. I added another three minutes and turned them over just because but you don't have to they were flaky and tasty at 6 minutes in.

I layed out some greens, then Salmon, handful of cranberries, handful of crushed roasted almonds, 1/2 slice of avocado cubed and handful of cubed mozzarella cheese. I drizzled some balsamic vinaigrette and done!!!

Tasty with some healthy elements and easy clean up. I made this the other night just in time to sit and watch Pretty Little Liars with my lil mama & friends. Hope you enjoy!

Always stress free xo

Mari

Salmon and Corn with Tomatoes Grill Fest

It's my favorite time of year and I'm using 

my favorite kitchen tool my George Foreman Evolve Grill.

Thursday's treat, Salmon & Sweet Corn with Tomatoes Grill Fest!

Ingredients:
-salmon
-can of sweet corn
-plum tomatoes
-pepper
-basil
-salt
-olive oil
-balsamic vinegar

For apartment living this gadget is an awesome tool. One of my fondest memories of nicer times with my family was watching my mom preparing foods to cook in that metal grill everyone dragged out of their apartment closets in the summertime. The joy in her face, she loved to grill all sorts of stuff. Think of her and those yummy meals bought me to this. 

Mix 1/4 tsp of pepper and 1/4 tsp of salt in a bowl add drained can of corn. Spray Pam on grill plates heat for 5 minutes. Spread corn evenly on plate increase time to 15 minutes at 300 degrees.

While that's on the grill take 1/2 pint of plum tomatoes, wash and cut in halves. In a bowl mix 2 tbsp of olive oil, 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tbsp of basil. Add the tomatoes.

Season your Salmon fillets with 1/4 tsp pepper and 1/4 tsp salt mix place pieces on grill at 300 degrees for 12 minutes.

Place cooked Salmon on a dish spoon the corn and tomatoes on top serve with a green salad on the side I choose Kale delish! 

Happy eats enjoy!

Always stress free xo.