If you’re looking for a delicious and easy recipe that’s perfect for this time of year, this is it! Not only is salmon high in protein but it’s a good source of omega-3’s, B vitamins, potassium, selenium, antioxidants and so much more. Pair it with a sweet and citrusy mango salsa for extra flavor. This meal is a great option for the whole family. 

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 4 skinless salmon fillets (3oz)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• ½ medium red onion
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 large ripe mango, peeled, diced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 1 cup avocado, diced

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.  Brush olive oil on salmon fillets and sprinkle salt and pepper.  Place fillets on a baking sheet and bake for ~15 minutes or until salmon just flakes.
2. While salmon is in the oven, in a medium bowl combine onion, jalapeno, mangoes, cilantro, lime juice, cucumber, and avocado. 
3. Remove salmon from the oven, place salsa over salmon fillets and serve.