Mediterranean Cabbage Salad & Salmon Cakes

Looking for a tasty quick and easy recipe for this week? Consider a fan favorite from the Mediterranean diet! This way of eating emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods like fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats like olive oil.⁠ Plus, this fatty fish is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to improved brain function and even a lower risk of depression.⁠

But that's not all – salmon is also rich in vitamin D, which is important for strong bones and a healthy immune system. And with its rich, buttery flavor, these burgers are a crowd-pleaser at any meal!⁠

Studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and even certain cancers. Plus, it's a delicious and satisfying way to eat!

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Salmon Cake Ingredients

-1 ½ lb skinless wild-caught salmon fillet, cut into chunks⁠

-2 tsp Dijon mustard⁠

-2-3 T minced green onions⁠

-1 cup chopped fresh parsley⁠

-1 tsp ground coriander⁠

-1 tsp ground sumac⁠

-½ teaspoon sweet paprika⁠

-½ teaspoon black pepper⁠

-Kosher Salt⁠

-⅓ cup almond flour⁠

-¼ cup EVOO⁠

-1 lemon⁠

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Salmon Cake Instructions⁠

1. Place about ¼ of the salmon in the bowl of a large food processor. Add mustard. Run the processor until the mixture is pasty. Transfer to a bowl.⁠

2. Place the rest of the salmon in the food processor, and pulse just a couple of times until coarsely chopped into ¼-inch pieces (do not over-process this second batch of salmon, it should not get too fine or pasty, it should still have some texture.) Transfer to the same bowl.⁠

3. Add the minced green onions, parsley, and spices (coriander, sumac, paprika, black pepper). Season with kosher salt. Mix well until the mixture is combined. Cover and chill in the fridge for about ½ hour.⁠

⁠4. Divide salmon into 4 equal parts. Form into 1-inch think patties.⁠

⁠5. Place almond flour on a plate. Place each patty in the almond flour and press to coat on one side, turn over and press on the other side to coat. Place the salmon patties on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.⁠

⁠6. Cook salmon patties. Heat about 3 T of EVOO over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook each of the patties for 2 to 4 minutes, turning over once, until lightly browned on both sides and medium-rare within.⁠

⁠7. Enjoy!⁠

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Cabbage Salad Ingredients:⁠

Salad

-4 cups shredded green cabbage⁠

-2 cups shredded red cabbage⁠

-1 cup shredded carrots⁠

-2 green onions, trimmed, chopped (both white and green parts)⁠

-1 red bell pepper, cored and cut into thin sticks⁠

-4 large radishes, halved and thinly sliced⁠

-1 cup chopped parsley⁠

-½ cup chopped fresh dill⁠

-1 tsp sumac⁠

-Pinch kosher salt⁠

-1 cup toasted sliced almonds⁠

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Dressing

-2 T Dijon mustard⁠

-2 garlic cloves, minced⁠

-2 limes, juiced⁠

-⅓ cup EVOO⁠

-½ teaspoon sumac⁠

- Pinch of salt and pepper⁠

-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)⁠

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Cabbage Saad Instructions:⁠

1. Mix all dressing ingredients together and stir.⁠

2. Mix all salad ingredients together and add dressing.⁠

3. Enjoy!⁠