If you’re seeking a refreshing and wholesome meal to enhance post-workout recovery, look no further. Loaded with vitamins, minerals, protein, and nutritious carbs, this salad provides all the essential elements to replenish your muscles and foster a robust, healthy body.

Insights on Protein

Protein plays a continual role in building and repairing body tissues. If you find yourself breaking down more tissue than your body can regenerate, especially during a workout, it’s advisable to boost your protein intake.

Beyond tissue repair, protein is a crucial component of your immune system, aiding in the fight against infections and the production of antibodies.

Enhance protein absorption by incorporating a side of green vegetables alongside your protein source on your plate!

Ingredients for Salmon with Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1 cup couscous
• 2.5 cups cooked red lentils
• 1 red onion
• Sugar snap peas
• Fresh coriander
• 2.5 cups canned corn
• Lemon juice
• Vinegar
• Greek yogurt (optional)

Opt for a vegetarian option: Boost the protein content by incorporating beans or an additional spoonful of yogurt into your salad.

Recipe Grilled Salmon

Preheat the oven to 150°C.

Season the salmon with salt and pepper.

Sear for 1 minute on each side in a grill pan over high heat until the surface is brown and crispy.

Transfer the salmon to a baking dish and bake in the oven until fully cooked (10-15 minutes).

Couscous Salad

• Cook the couscous following the package instructions.
• Slice the vegetables and coriander, then let them marinate in olive oil, coriander, lemon, and vinegar.
• Combine the couscous and marinated vegetables, then serve with an optional spoonful of Greek yogurt.

Nutrition Information per Serving: 714 calories, 78g carbohydrates, 21g fat, 48g protein.