Salmon Salad on Mesclun Greens Garnished with Grapes & Melon




Salmon Salad on Mesclun Greens Garnished with Grapes & Melon Makes 4 servings Replace simple carbohydrates with fiber and nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables. A recent study in Italy found that women with breast cancer consumed starchy foods such as white bread, crackers and cookies, which may cause tumors to grow because they create an increase in blood sugar. This savory meal, replete with crunchy vegetables, colorful fruit and delicious salmon, keeps blood sugar balanced.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

6 ounces flaked salmon (or one small can)
1/2 cup minced celery
1/2 cup minced Vidalia onion
1/3 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup plain, lowfat yogurt
3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
2 to 3 cups loosely packed mesclun salad greens
2 cups red grapes
Melon wedges
Lemon slices for garnish

1. Open the can of salmon and drain well. Put the salmon in a bowl and flake it with a fork.

2. Toss in the minced celery and onion. Add salt, yogurt and lemon juice or vinegar.

3. Rinse greens and grapes. Place dried greens on two plates. Dry grapes and set aside. Top greens with salmon salad.

4. Garnish with grapes, melon wedges and thin slices of lemon.



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