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Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
When I plan a vacation, food is the first thing I think about. Whether it’s scoping out restaurants to try in a new city or making time to dine at my favorite delis when I visit my hometown, planning for the delicious food I will eat always gets me excited about a trip. But one thing that I struggle to incorporate into my meals when I travel iseating enough vegetables.
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While I don’t go entirely vegetable-free during my travels, it’s hard to pick a healthier veggie-packed dish over ones I’ve been missing, especially when I’m back home in New Jersey (I’m looking at you, pizza, bagels and sandwiches). And when I’m in a new city, I’m usually compelled to pick something different and exciting to try.
So it’s not a surprise that once I’m back home, I turn toward lighter, veggie-packed meals as a reprieve from the heavier meals I enjoyed on my trips. And my go-to post-vacation meal isBalsamic-Butter Salmon Bitesand a Caesar salad—here’s why.
This nutritious dinner comes together quickly in 20 minutes, which leaves me with time to deal with other post-vacation chores like unpacking and laundry. It’s also easy to make, and I appreciate that I can toss together a salad while the salmon cooks and the glaze simmers away. While I prefer to use astore-bought Caesar salad kitfor the convenience, you could also make your own salad with ourCaesar Salad Dressingif you have a few minutes to spare.
One of my favorite sources of protein, salmon is quick-cooking and an excellent source ofomega-3 fatty acids. Not only does the nutrient help support cognitive function and heart health, it can also help reduce inflammation. Since our bodies can’t produce omega-3s, we have to get them through supplements orfoodslike salmon. And let’s not forget about the salad.Romaine lettucealso contains some antioxidants that may help decrease inflammation. Plus, the leafy green is a good source offolate, a key nutrient for heart health.
While the salmon bites are my go-to salad topper (I always have fish stocked in my freezer), if you’re not a fan of fish,Garlic-Butter Chicken Biteswould also be delicious. Or try another flavor combination on the fish with ourLemon-Garlic Salmon Bitesfor an equally tasty meal. Once you try this meal, you’re going want to make balsamic-glaze salmon bites and Caesar salad all the time, not just after a vacation (I know I do!).
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