Good Summer Fare: More Healthy Beefcake


Barbecued Salmon
Serves four
¼ cup honey*
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups tomato sauce*
1½ cups tomato paste*
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
3 teaspoons kosher salt*
3 teaspoons fresh black pepper
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 pound salmon fillets, cut into 4 pieces
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning blend

1. Preheat the grill.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the honey and garlic over moderate heat, and cook until the garlic begins to brown and soften.
3. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, onion powder and mustard. Add 2 teaspoons of the salt and 2 teaspoons of the pepper. Mix until completely combined.
4. Add the vinegar, and continue stirring. Bring to a boil, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, and then set aside.
5. Season the fish with the Mrs. Dash, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1 teaspoon pepper.
6. Place the salmon on the grill, and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat; brush with the sauce and serve.

These recipes come from Real Health.




Chopped Garden Salad and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Serves four
Vinaigrette:
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon honey
¼ cup balsamic reduction*
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup olive oil
Salt and fresh black pepper to taste




In a blender, combine all ingredients except the oil, salt and pepper. While blending, slowly add the oil. When mixture begins to thicken, turn off the blender. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste.

Salad:
2 heads romaine lettuce, shredded
2 carrots, peeled and shredded
1 bunch watercress, washed, stems removed and leaves chopped
2 cups Brussels sprouts, cleaned and shredded
2 celery stalks, washed and finely chopped
1 pound baby spinach, chopped
3 cups broccoli florets, washed and chopped

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. If you like, add a small amount of dressing and chill for 10 to 15 minutes.



Among the extra added attractions here is a pic of Column fave, Dave Nathan, featured in these hallowed cyber pages in web logs past and in the galleries on the main site. He's not only quite healthy in his marvelous skin, he can walk the walk because he is also a health inspiring chef.

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