Although I am not a studied chef and I have never worked in a kitchen, I would still like to call myself a foodie, simply put a foodie is someone who loves to know everything there is to know or learn about food. I acquired my admiration of food and preparing food due largely to my time spent in Italy. The fresh ingredients, the food markets on the weekends, the way a meal brought friends and families together; what is there not to love about food?
Anyhow, tonight I created one of my favorite dishes! It is a very very simple salad with salmon on top. I kinda came across this concoction by trial and error and picking up on ideas from salads I had had in the past, so I know what I like a what I don't like.
So here is the low down on the yumminess....
The Salmon is very easy: On the stove top, put the heat on at a 7 and wait for the pan to heat up before adding your olive oil or salmon. Before placing the salmon in the pan, drizzle a nice amount of honey (yes, honey) and salt and pepper to your liking. Put the honey side down on the pan then adding honey, salt and pepper to the other side. Flip when you feel appropriate. When the salmon begins to flake, let it! Cut the salmon up slightly, this should be easy because of the flaking. When the salmon is cooked entirely remove from heat.
Here is the salad:
Spinach
Red Cabbage (sliced)
Kalamata olives
Feta cheese
sunflower seeds
tomatoes
red onions
Then add whatever dressing you prefer. I always reach for an organic brand that I love, Annie's Goddess Dressing-a must try for happiness.
Happy Eats and Yummy Nothings!
Enjoy,
Sarah Manwaring
