Baked Salmon with Asian Marinade

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 salmon fillets, each 4 ounces
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup diced fresh fruit, such as pineapple, mango, and papaya

Directions

1. In a small bowl, add the pineapple juice, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger.
2. Stir to mix evenly.
3. Arrange the salmon fillets in a small baking dish.
4. Pour the pineapple juice mixture over the top.
5. Put in the refrigerator and marinate for 1 hour. Turn the salmon periodically as needed.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
7. Lightly coat two squares of aluminum foil with cooking spray.
8. Place the marinated salmon fillets on the aluminum foil.
9. Drizzle each with 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil. Sprinkle with pepper and top each with 1/2 cup diced fruit.
10. Wrap the foil around the salmon, folding the edges down to seal. Bake until the fish is opaque throughout when tested with the tip of a knife, about 10 minutes on each side. Transfer the salmon to warmed individual plates and serve immediately.

Source: Mayo Clinic

10-Minute Marinated Veggie Toss

Ingredients

• 1 14-ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and well drained
• 1/4 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup packed fresh baby spinach leaves, torn if desired
• 9 small black olives, halved
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, stir together all the ingredients.
2. Let stand for 10 minutes. For peak flavors, serve immediately after the standing time.

Source: American Heart Association

Pineapple-Raspberry Parfaits

Ingredients

• 2 eight-ounce containers (2 cups) nonfat peach yogurt
• 1/2 pint fresh raspberries, (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups fresh, frozen, or canned pineapple chunks

Directions

1. Divide and layer yogurt, raspberries, and pineapple into four glasses.
2. Serve and enjoy!

Source: http://www.eatingwell.com

Resources:

http://www.americanheart.org

http://www.goredforwomen.org