Description

This three-course healthy Valentine’s dinner for two features a mixed green and pomegranate salad, grilled salmon with roasted vegetables, and dark chocolate-dipped strawberries. It’s quick to prepare, nutritious, and designed for a romantic evening at home.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups baby spinach

1 cup arugula

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

pinch of salt

freshly ground pepper

2 salmon fillets (5–6 oz each)

1 lemon (zest and juice)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 zucchini, sliced

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1 small red onion, cut into wedges

6 large strawberries

3 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher)

Instructions

1. Toss spinach arugula and pomegranate seeds in a bowl

2. Add feta and walnuts and drizzle with olive oil balsamic vinegar salt and pepper then toss and serve

3. Preheat oven to 400°F and roast zucchini cherry tomatoes and red onion tossed with olive oil salt pepper and thyme for 20 minutes

4. Brush salmon with olive oil garlic powder lemon zest salt and pepper and sear in a hot skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side then squeeze lemon juice over top

5. Melt dark chocolate over simmering water dip strawberries halfway in chocolate place on parchment paper and chill until set

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: grilling
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 servings
Calories: 450
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 450
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 15
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 6
Protein: 32
Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: healthy valentines dinner, quick romantic dinner, easy weeknight dinner, simple suppers for two, man pleasing meals, three course menu, healthy dinner recipe