Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Goat Cheese Spread

(4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 6 slices smoked salmon (nitrate/preservative free)
• 16 asparagus spears
• 1/2 cup goat cheese, soft
• 1 tsp. agave nectar
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 3 TBS fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
• 4 slices sprouted wheat or gluten-free bread

How To Prepare

Blanch your asparagus spears by cooking them in boiling water for about 4-5 minutes and then quickly submerge them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Cut the spears about 1 1/2 inches from the top and set aside.

Lightly toast the sprouted bread or gluten free bread.

Whisk together goat cheese through cracked pepper in a small bowl. Spoon mixture into a piping bag and pipe onto the toasted pieces of bread. Top with a piece of smoked salmon, then use a drop of the goat cheese mixture as glue to keep the asparagus tips on top of your sandwich.

Naturopathic Doctor Says:

Smoked salmon is still a good source of omega three fats. In comparision studies, the group eating smoked salmon, blood levels of omega-3s rose about one-third less than in the fresh cooked salmon. Asparagus is a natural diuretic, which means it helps you lose unnecessary fluid. Due to a missing chemical in the body, four out of ten people notice that their urine has a strong sulfur odor after eating asparagus. This is completely normal, and not unhealthy. What is healthy is the amount of potassium in asparagus. Goat cheese is also a wonderful source of protein, which tends to be less allergenic and phlegm-producing than cheese derived from cow’s milk.

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Nutrition Information (amount per serving):

Calories 175, Total Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 20mg, Sodium 849mg, Total Carbohydrate 12g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 1g, Protein 14g, Vitamin A 14%, Vitamin C 7%, Calcium 6%, Iron 13%, Vitamin K ~26%

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