Salmon and walnuts are both great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Pair this easy walnut crusted salmon recipe with a simple salad and a serving of roasted potatoes for dinner.
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Salmon with walnuts and rosemary crust – Mediterranean diet recipe
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All of the ingredients in this recipe contribute to your nutritional value in one way or another. The star of the recipe the salmon is packed with nutrients. You’ll get a healthy dose of protein almost half a day’s worth of it in this recipe alone. If you use wild-caught salmon you’ll also get more than a day’s worth of vitamin B12 and about three-quarters of your daily selenium a mineral with antioxidant properties. Salmon also contains other antioxidants including astaxanthin which has anti-inflammatory properties. Compared to other types of salmon sockeye salmon provides the highest amount of vitamin D about 70% of your daily needs in a single 3.5 oz serving according to the USDA. As if that wasn’t enough salmon also provides you with plenty of heart-healthy omega-3s.
