Seared Salmon with Avocado, Onion and Fresh Spinach Salad

A light, antioxidant-packed salad that’s perfect to have as a healthy light dinner, or enjoy for a leisurely lunch.

Seared Salmon with Avocado, Onion and Fresh Spinach Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
Vegetable Oil Spray
85g Salmon fillet
1 lemon
Black pepper
Salt
1/4 tsp capers
1/2 Avocado
1/8 Red Onion
1/3 cup Spinach – fresh
1 tsp olive oil
30g Wholemeal Penne

Directions:
1. Spray a non-stick large frying pan and set aside.  Squeeze a lemon half over the salmon and sprinkle with the pepper and salt. 2. Heat the pan until very hot. Place the salmon in the pan and cook, over high heat, for three to five minutes per side. 3. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside. 4. In a small bowl combine lemon juice from the other half of the lemon, capers, olive oil, chopped avocado, chopped or sliced onion and spinach. Serve salmon over wholemeal pasta and spinach mixture.
Serves 1
Per Serving: 1632 kilojoules, 19g fat, 24g carbohydrate, 4g fibre, 27g protein
Curves Nutrition Program: Phase 1 & 2: Enjoy as is! For Phase 3, consider a larger portion