Serves 4

Balanced and restorative, this dish brings together clean protein, healthy fats, and mineral-rich greens in a way that supports recovery without feeling heavy. The miso adds depth and umami to the salmon, while the tahini dressing brings richness and balance, tying everything together with a clean, savoury finish.

Ingredients

For the salmon

• 4 salmon fillets (around 120g each)

• 4 teaspoons white miso paste

• 4 teaspoons tamari

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

For the greens

• 400g tenderstem broccoli

• 150g baby spinach

• 2 avocados, sliced

• 4 teaspoons sesame seeds

For the tahini dressing

• 4 tablespoons tahini

• 4 tablespoons lemon juice

• 4 teaspoons honey or maple syrup

• 4 tablespoons warm water

• Sea salt, to taste

Method

In a small bowl, mix the miso paste, tamari, and olive oil. Coat the salmon evenly and leave to marinate for five minutes.

Heat a non-stick pan over a medium heat. Cook the salmon skin-side down for four to five minutes until crisp, then turn and cook for a further two minutes until just cooked through.

Steam or lightly sauté the tenderstem broccoli until just tender, then wilt the spinach gently.

Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, warm water, and a pinch of sea salt until smooth and pourable.

Arrange the greens and sliced avocado on plates, top with the salmon, drizzle over the tahini dressing, and finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Why It Works

Salmon provides essential fats that support recovery, hormone balance, and regulation of the stress response. Miso and leafy greens support digestion and provide key minerals and electrolytes that contribute to healthy nervous system function.