Maple Glazed Salmon & Kale Salad

to make this you'll need:

• 1 lb Atlantic salmon
• Olive oil spray
• 1 tbsp grade A maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sprouted quinoa
• 1 tsp ghee
• 1 small shallot, sliced
• 4-5 baby bella mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 6 oz or 1/2 bag of chopped kale
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds
• 2 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled

for the balsamic vinaigrette:

• 1/3 cup EVOO
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil

1. Preheat your oven to 350, then line a sheet pan with aluminum foil (I always do this for easy clean-up). Spray the aluminum foil with a light layer of your olive oil spray.
2. Cut your salmon into 3 fillets, skin side down. I like the salmon skin, it gives a crispiness to the fish after it's done baking. If you don't like the skin, remove it before you cut your fish into fillets. To do this, flip your salmon over with the skin side up, place your palm on the top & guide your knife between the skin & the flesh (be careful not to cut yourself).
   **if you keep the salmon skin on, it lifts easier from the foil than without the skin**
3. Place the fillets skin side down on the foil, leaving room between each piece for even cooking.
4. Sprinkle the fish with salt, pepper, & garlic powder. Next, using silicone basting brush, brush the tops of the fillets with maple syrup.
5. Place it in the oven for 25 minutes.
6. While the salmon is cooking, bring one cup of water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan on medium high heat. Once boiling, add your sprouted quinoa. Turn the heat to medium-low & let it simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
7. In a large frying pan, melt the ghee, then add the shallots & mushrooms. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the chopped kale. Cover & let it cook for 3-4 minutes. You don't want the kale wilted, just softened a touch, but still with a little crunch to it.
8. Remove from heat & place in a large dish.
9. Add the crumbled feta, sliced almonds, & 1/2 of the vinaigrette dressing, then toss to coat.
10. Add the cooked quinoa & toss until it's spread throughout the kale mixture.
11. Your salmon should be just about done by now! Once your timer beeps, take it out of the oven & plate it up!