Teriyaki Salmon with Apple Cider Slaw

The weather may not show it, but summer is coming. Lean protein and veggies reign supreme this time of year. This dish hits my priorities of quick, easy, healthy and flavorful - with bonus points for nice presentation. The tart and crisp Apple Cider Slaw complements the tangy and sweet teriyaki. Cook up this meal for guests and they will surely be impressed (and they don't need to know it only took you 30 minutes). 

Ingredients:
1 lb Alaskan Sockeye Salmon
1/4 cup Soy Yay Veri Veri Teriyaki Sauce
2 tbsp minced fresh ginger root(1-2 inches)
5 cloves garlic

Apple Cider Slaw:
2 cups sliced red cabbage
1 cup broccoli carrot slaw
2 bunches green onion (9 stalks)
1/2 green apple

Dressing:
3 stalks green onion
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Fresh ginger root - break off about a 1-2 inch piece for the marinade.

Chop fresh garlic and ginger root for marinade.

Marinate salmon with chopped garlic, ginger and teriyaki for 1 hour [see next step for what to do while the salmon marinates]. After one hour (or whatever you honestly have time for) place dish in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until cooked through and opaque in the middle. You may need to cut into the filet to make sure it's cooked through properly (I still have trouble knowing the exact correct time for salmon since I don't make it very often, practice makes perfect!).

While the salmon is marinating, get started on the Apple Cider Slaw. Make the dressing first so it has time for the flavors to mix and meld and all that good stuff.

Dressing:
3 stalks green onion
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Directions:
- chop the green onion, using only the white and light green part of the stalks
- mix olive oil, cider vinegar, salt and pepper
- crush the chopped onion with a spoon against the mixing bowl to release the juices and flavor
- mix and let sit until you are ready to prep and serve

Apple Cider Slaw:
2 cups sliced red cabbage
1 cup broccoli carrot slaw
2 bunches green onion (9 stalks, this is in addition to the green onion in the dressing 
1/2 green apple

Thinly slice the green apple.

Mix all ingredients and dressing in a serving bowl.  Serve with the salmon and give yourself a high-five for a job well done!