13/08/2025
🐟🥑🥦 Salmon, Avocado & Walnut Brain Power Salad 🌿💚
A colourful, satisfying salad that’s loaded with healthy fats, antioxidants, and plant power to keep your mind sharp and your mood steady.
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Ingredients (Serves 1–2)
• 150g grilled or baked salmon 🐟 (or tuna if preferred)
• ½ ripe avocado, sliced 🥑
• 1 cup lightly steamed broccoli florets 🥦
• 1 cup mixed leafy greens (spinach, rocket, baby kale)
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
• ¼ cucumber, thinly sliced 🥒
• 1 tbsp walnuts, roughly chopped 🥜
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon 🍋
• Sea salt & cracked black pepper to taste
• Fresh dill or parsley for garnish 🌱
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Method
1. Cook the salmon – Grill or bake with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper until just cooked through.
2. Steam the broccoli – Lightly steam for 2–3 minutes until bright green but still crisp.
3. Assemble the base – Place leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and broccoli into a serving bowl.
4. Add the stars – Top with salmon, avocado slices, and sprinkle walnuts over the top.
5. Dress & garnish – Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and add fresh herbs.
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Why it’s great for your brain
💡 Salmon – Omega-3s for memory, learning, and mood
💡 Avocado – Healthy fats to keep you focused
💡 Broccoli – Vitamin K and antioxidants for cognitive function
💡 Walnuts – Extra omega-3s for neuron health
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📍 Want more easy, delicious ways to eat for your brain? Chat with Karen at Wellness Innovations today! 💚
