When you pair salmon with a low-carb side, you have a protein-packed, weight-loss-ready dinner dream team. Besides being considered one of the best foods for weight loss [1], salmon [2] is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which lower inflammation and blood pressure. It's also packed with B vitamins, which keep your brain and nervous system at full function, plus potassium, antioxidants, and more. The protein that we mentioned earlier? That helps you build muscle and keeps you full and craving-free. Fill out the rest of your plate with a low-carb vegetable side, and you're a freaking health superstar. Let's get cooking.
Baked Salmon and Veggie Dinner
A one-pan, 15-minute recipe for a perfectly baked salmon fillet and a handful of healthy green beans and tomatoes? Yep, we're bookmarking this one.
Get the recipe: baked salmon and veggie dinner [4]
Salmon Cakes
Serve these 20-minute salmon cakes with a side salad for a quick, healthy, and deliciously satisfying dinner.
Get the recipe: salmon cakes [5]
Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale
Baked salmon and crispy, crunchy kale and cabbage make this simple meal so satisfying and healthy, while a dash of mustard, lemon zest, and some fresh dill give it a rich and tasty flavour.
Get the recipe: salmon with crispy cabbage and kale [6]
The Ivy's Grilled Vegetable and Salmon Salad
So many veggies in this low-carb salad: beets, corn, courgette, and butter lettuce, just to name a few! Add the flaky salmon and homemade vinaigrette on top, and you're all set.
Get the recipe: The Ivy's grilled vegetable and salmon salad [7]