Roasted Salmon and Kale with Wild Berry Salsa

Name: Roasted Salmon and Kale with Wild Berry Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 oz salmon (one large fillet or 4 small fillets, ~6 oz each); Juice of 1 lime; 2 Tbsp stone ground mustard; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 bunch curly kale, washed, stems removed and leaves torn into bite-size pieces; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO); 2 cups chopped strawberries; ½ cup blueberries; ½ cup blackberries, halved; Juice of ½ lime; 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 ½ Tbsp finely chopped red onion; ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn

on May 15 2026

Laura Morris and Jennifer Ventrelle recently joined ABC7 News in Chicago to talk all things brain health in honor of World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. They specifically focused on foods that support cognitive function. On the segment, they showed everyone this delicious and nutritious recipe for roasted salmon with the perfect amount of leafy greens and berries.

This Roasted Salmon and Kale with Wild Berry Salsa is a flavorful, brain-healthy dish inspired by the principles of the MIND diet. Packed with omega-3 rich salmon, antioxidant-loaded wild berries, and nutrient-dense kale, it’s the perfect balance of savory and refreshing. The salmon roasts to tender perfection, the kale crisps up beautifully in the oven, and the bright berry salsa adds a burst of natural sweetness with every bite. Ideal for an easy weeknight dinner or a make-ahead meal prep option, this recipe supports brain health while keeping your meals delicious, colorful, and satisfying.

Roasted Salmon and Kale with Wild Berry Salsa

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American

Author:

Laura Morris CPT and Jennifer Ventrelle RD

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Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

12 minutes

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Roasted Salmon and Kale with Wild Berry Salsa

Ingredients

Salmon & Kale

24 oz salmon (one large fillet or 4 small fillets, ~6 oz each)
Juice of 1 lime
2 Tbsp stone ground mustard
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 bunch curly kale, washed, stems removed and leaves torn into bite-size pieces
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

Berry Salsa

2 cups chopped strawberries
½ cup blueberries
½ cup blackberries, halved
Juice of ½ lime
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 ½ Tbsp finely chopped red onion
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil or spray a baking pan.
Whisk lime juice, mustard, salt, and pepper; brush over salmon flesh. Place the salmon in center of pan.
Toss the kale with EVOO and a pinch of salt; massage leaves and arrange around salmon.
Roast 12 minutes, or until salmon is cooked to desired doneness.
While salmon cooks, combine berries, lime juice, balsamic, and red onion in a bowl. Gently mix, then fold in mint.
Serve salmon and kale topped with berry salsa, alongside your favorite grain or starchy vegetable.

Recipe Note

Created by Laura Morris CPT and Jennifer Ventrelle RD

This recipe was created by Laura Morris, a professional chef, certified nutrition consultant, and personal trainer. She developed these recipes to be both delicious and brain-healthy, making it easy to integrate the MIND diet into everyday life.

Laura and Jennifer Ventrelle, NeuroReserve medical advisor, registered dietitian, and Assistant Professor at Rush University (and lead dietitian on major prevention studies like the U.S. POINTER Study), are the co-founders and co-authors of The Official MIND Diet, a comprehensive guide for living the MIND diet every day. Together, they offer programs, tools, and resources through The Official MIND Diet website and their Substack to help make brain-healthy living simple, sustainable, and enjoyable.

These recipes and resources are designed not only to support brain health and reduce Alzheimer’s risk, but also to make weight management and overall wellness easier and more satisfying.

We at NeuroReserve are committed to equipping you with the diet and nutrition you need for lasting brain health. As you make progress with your diet, our product RELEVATE can help fill in the gaps where your diet falls short. RELEVATE is designed upon the framework of the evidence-backed Mediterranean and MIND diets, and includes 17 nutrients for long-term brain health. Click here to learn more about RELEVATE.

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