Roasted Salmon and Kale with Wild Berry Salsa

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Laura Morris and Jennifer Ventrelle recently joined ABC7 New in Chicago to talk all things brain health in honor of World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. They specifically focused on foods that support cognitive function. On the segment, they showed everyone this delicious and nutritious recipe for roasted salmon with the perfect amount of leafy greens and berries.

This Roasted Salmon and Kale with Wild Berry Salsa is a flavorful, brain-healthy dish inspired by the principles of the MIND Diet. Packed with omega-3 rich salmon, antioxidant-loaded wild berries, and nutrient-dense kale, it’s the perfect balance of savory and refreshing. The salmon roasts to tender perfection, the kale crisps up beautifully in the oven, and the bright berry salsa adds a burst of natural sweetness with every bite. Ideal for an easy weeknight dinner or a make-ahead meal prep option, this recipe supports brain health while keeping your meals delicious, colorful, and satisfying.

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Mind Points: 1 LG, 0.5 EVOO, 1 Fsh, 1.5 Ber

INGREDIENTS:

Salmon and Kale:

• 24 oz salmon (one large fillet or 4 small fillets, ~6 oz each)

• Juice of 1 lime

• 2 Tbsp stone ground mustard

• 1⁄4 tsp salt

• 1⁄4 tsp black pepper

• 1 bunch curly kale, washed, stems removed and leaves torn into bite-size pieces

• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

Berry Salsa

• 2 cups chopped strawberries

• 1⁄2 cup blueberries

• 1⁄2 cup blackberries, halved

• Juice of 1⁄2 lime

• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 1⁄2 Tbsp finely chopped red onion

• 1⁄4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil or spray a baking pan.

• Whisk lime juice, mustard, salt, and pepper; brush over salmon flesh. Place the salmon in center of pan.

• Toss the kale with EVOO and a pinch of salt; massage leaves and arrange around salmon.

• Roast 12 minutes, or until salmon is cooked to desired doneness.

• While salmon cooks, combine berries, lime juice, balsamic, and red onion in a bowl. Gently mix, then fold in mint.

• Serve salmon and kale topped with berry salsa, alongside your favorite grain or starchy vegetable.