Grilled Salmon & Strawberry Spinach Salad
A vibrant, nutrient-packed salad featuring warm grilled salmon, sweet strawberries, and crunchy almonds. Drizzled with a simple balsamic vinaigrette for a refreshing and satisfying lunch.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Mixing bowl
Time saver
To save time on busy weekdays, use leftover cooked salmon from last night's dinner or swap in high-quality canned wild-caught salmon.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat a grill or pan over medium-high heat.
- 2Prep cup strawberries (sliced)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat a grill or pan over medium-high…
- 01
Preheat a grill or pan over medium-high…
Preheat a grill or pan over medium-high heat. Coat the salmon fillet lightly with the cooking olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Grill or pan-sear the salmon for 4…
Grill or pan-sear the salmon for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until it easily flakes with a fork. Set aside to rest briefly.
Look for: it easily flakes with a fork
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Combine the baby spinach
In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, and sliced almonds.
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Drizzle the salad with the balsamic vinegar…
Drizzle the salad with the balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Toss gently to evenly coat the greens.
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Top the dressed salad with the warm…
Top the dressed salad with the warm salmon fillet and enjoy immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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