Pure and Simple Recipe of the Day: Broccoli and salmon salad

Simple, healthy and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 500g (1lb) salmon fillet
• 300g (10oz) broccoli, broken into florets
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 red peppers, deseeded and chopped
• 5g (¼oz) Parmesan cheese, grated
• 60g (1¾oz) watercress
• 10g (⅓oz) parsley
• 10g (⅓oz) pumpkin seeds
• juice of half a lemon

Instructions:

• Grill the salmon fillet for 6-8 minutes on either side
• Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 8 minutes and for the last minute, add the chopped pepper. When done, drain both.
• Get the blender out and throw in the pumkin seeds, garlic, parsley, parmesan, lemon juice and olive oil. Blend until you have a smooth dressing.
• Toss the broccoli, red pepper and salmon gently in the dressing.
• This will serve four people and you will be king among your healthy friends.

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