DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oiled foil. In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, honey, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir in grapes, onion, and arugula; set aside. In a small bowl, stir together walnuts, sunflower seeds, honey, mustard, and salt until a thick paste forms. Place salmon on prepared baking sheet skin side down and press equal amounts of walnut mixture over the surface of each. Bake for 20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Set salmon on plates; using a slotted spoon, spoon marinated grape and onion mixture over salmon and around the plate.

Ingredients

Honey-Lemon Marinated Grapes

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 cups halved California Grapes
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
Small handful of arugula

Salmon

3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons roasted, unsalted sunflower seeds
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons spicy brown or Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oiled foil. In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, honey, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir in grapes, onion, and arugula; set aside. In a small bowl, stir together walnuts, sunflower seeds, honey, mustard, and salt until a thick paste forms. Place salmon on prepared baking sheet skin side down and press equal amounts of walnut mixture over the surface of each. Bake for 20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Set salmon on plates; using a slotted spoon, spoon marinated grape and onion mixture over salmon and around the plate.

Notes

Grapes from California and seafood are a great combo and this Walnut Sunflower-Crusted Salmon with Honey-Lemon California Grapes is a flavor-packed dish that highlights the versatility of grapes while benefiting heart health! Salmon, which is rich in omega-3s is topped with a crunchy walnut-sunflower seed crust for a savory, nutty bite. Juicy and heart-healthy California grapes and onions are marinated with honey and lemon for a burst of sweetness and tang to balance out the rich salmon. Served over fresh greens, the sweet-tart grape topping brings color, flavor, and freshness to this nutritious meal.

This recipe may help support Heart, Brain, and Immune health.

This is a Dairy-free, Healthy Fats recipe.

Servings

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Information

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 640; Protein 39 g; Carbohydrate 31 g; Fat 41 g (58% Calories from Fat); Saturated Fat 7 g (10% Calories from Saturated Fat); Cholesterol 95 mg; Sodium 390 mg; Fiber 3 g.