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Salmon with mango and peach salsa Ingredients For the salsa * A medium sized mango, chopped into pieces * 1 cup peaches, peeled * 3 tablespoons red onion * 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeds removed * ¼ cup fresh cilantro * 1 teaspoon grated lime zest * 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice * ¼ teaspoon ground cumin * 4 salmon fillets with skin * ¼ teaspoon salt * ¼ teaspoon pepper Other ingredients * Vegetable oil spray Method * Mix the salsa ingredients in a bowl. * Lightly spray a grill with vegetable oil spray and heat it. * Rinse the fish and pat it dry. Sprinkle salt and pepper on it. * Grill the fish with the skin side up. Turn the fish after two to three minutes. * Once grilled, serve the fish with salsa. Wedge salad with gorgonzola and walnuts Ingredients For the dressing * ¼ cup fat free yogurt * 3 tablespoons fat free milk * 2 tablespoons fat free yogurt * 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard * ½ clove of garlic * ¼ teaspoon salt For the salad * 1 medium iceberg lettuce * ½ cup fresh green onions * 1 ounce gorgonzola cheese, crumbled * 1 tablespoon walnuts, dry roasted and chopped Method * Mix the dressing ingredients together in a bowl. * Spread the lettuce leaves on a plate and place the dressing over it. * Garnish with green onions, cheese and walnuts. Chicken stir fry with snow peas and mixed bell peppers Ingredients * ½ cup chicken broth, low fat and low sodium * 2 tablespoons plain rice vinegar * 2 tablespoons light soy sauce * 1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated * 2 garlic cloves, minced * ¼ teaspoon pepper * Vegetable oil spray * 2 cups frozen peas * 1/3 cup green onions, chopped * ½ medium sized red bell pepper, chopped * ½ medium sized green bell pepper, chopped * ½ medium sized yellow bell pepper, chopped * 2 teaspoon canola oil * 1 pound chicken breast, boneless, skinless and chopped * 2 teaspoon cornstarch * ¼ cup water Method * Mix vinegar, soy sauce, ginger root, garlic and pepper in a bowl. * Heat a large wok or a non stick skillet on a medium flame. Remove from flame and spray vegetable spray. Cook snow peas, onions and bell peppers till tender crisp. * Pour the oil into skillet and cook chicken for four to five minutes. * Add the vegetables to the skillet followed by the broth mixture. * Mix cornstarch with water and add to the skillet. * Cook for 45 minutes or till the mixture is thickened. Related Articles
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