Salmon with Tomato-Basil Salsa

Serves 4; 3 ounces salmon and 1/4 cup salsa per serving

Start to Finish: 25 to 30 minutes

Salmon

• Cooking spray
• 4 salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry
• 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Salsa

• 6 ounces grape tomatoes
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 1 to 1 1/4 ounces sweet onion
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Lightly spray a shallow baking pan with cooking spray. Place the fish in the pan.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining salmon ingredients. Lightly spread on each fillet.
4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
5. Meanwhile, chop the tomatoes, basil, and onion. Put in a small bowl. Add the vinegar, stirring gently to combine. Spoon over or beside the cooked fish.

NUTRITION ANALYSIS (per serving)
Calories 200
Total Fat 8.5 g Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.0 g
Cholesterol 68 mg
Sodium 175 mg
Carbohydrates 5 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugars 2 g
Protein 26 g

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