Happy and Healthy Monday! Round 1: Salmon Asparagus Salad

A butt bustin’ workout followed by a delicious meal are two of my favorite things! Allow me to share a workout that will get your heart racing and a delicious meal to fill your stomach! 

Today’s workout:

3 x 800m repeats at 6-minute mile pace w/ 1-minute rest in between each interval

4 rounds: 1 minute = 20 seconds jump lunges, 20 second alternating side to side lunges, 20 seconds jump squats – 30 seconds rest

3 rounds: 10 box jumps on to 30” box, single leg explosion from 30” box, handstand against wall (trying not to rely on wall) for 15 second hold

3 rounds: 20 squats (weight is as follows 1^st – @ 80% of body weight, 2^nd – @ body weight, and 3^rd – @ 1.2 body weight), 8 dead hang pull ups, 2-minute forward plank

Season’s Salmon Salad – named after my best friend who introduced me to this tasty dish

·       1 bag Butter lettuce

·       1 bunch of fresh asparagus

·       2 Salmon filets

·       1 clove of Garlic (minced)

·       Parmesan cheese (optional)

·       Blackened seasoning – I use Chef Han's Louisiana Blackened Fish Seasoning

·       2 tablespoons butter

Salad dressing

·       ½ cup Olive oil

·       2 ½ Tablespoons red wine vinegar

·       2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (I prefer whole grain Dijon garlic mustard – YUM!)

·       1-2 cloves garlic (minced)

·       salt and pepper to taste

Preparation: Clean asparagus and lettuce.  Cut asparagus spears into 1 ½ - 2 inch pieces.

Heat sauté pans on stovetop.  Add a tablespoon of butter, a teaspoon of garlic, and asparagus to pan – cook until asparagus begins to brown.

Season both sides of the salmon filet w/ blackened seasoning until covered to your preference.  Put 1 tablespoon of butter into pan w/ salmon filets.  I have taken the liberty of adding more butter on several occasions to keep more moisture in the pan.

Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon minced garlic (I love garlic, so I normally add a little more), and salt and pepper to taste.  Mix thoroughly by whisking or shaking in a closed container.

Create a bed of lettuce, sprinkle with roasted asparagus and Parmesan cheese, lay salmon filet on top and generously add dressing.  This salad is crazy good!!

Enjoy and Happy President’s Day y’all!