I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wanted to title a post “Eat What You Crave.” Because I do that a lot!
I ventured out this morning to head to the gym – and actually had a great workout. I was a chicken and drove instead of biked (hello, 22*) but considering the husband was biking 5 miles to the bakery in 18* in the dark at 4 this morning, I sure seem like a wimp! I had tons of energy today and did 26 mins each on the ET and Stepmill, followed by a round of upper body lifting (biceps, shoulders, deltoids, triceps, chest, some abs). Watching myself in the mirror, I can see that my arms are undoubtedly more toned from 2 months of regular yoga (mostly in the triceps and shoulders from all the down dogs!)
So on to the food that I was craving when I came down to make lunch at 12:30. I didn’t want a sandwich. Or hummus. Or tofu. Or anything cold. Or soup. Or yogurt. I almost made an egg to have over spinach, but then I thought about making salmon salad and bingo!
I did a variation of my traditional red curry salmon salad. Today I mixed half of this can of salmon (from Costco) with the following:
- 2-3 tsp Guilden’s Zesty mustard
- 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp red curry powder (ran out!)
- 1/2 tsp yellow curry powder
- Sprinkle cayenne
- Sprinkle Old Bay
- Pinch kosher salt
Then for the crunch, I sauteed a bunch of veggies
- 3 broccoli trees
- 3 giant button mushrooms
- 1/2 a carrot, minced
- 3 little peppers, minced
- A handful of grape tomatoes
Last but not least, I reheated some leftover quinoa and sprinkled it with some walnuts and Old Bay with a pile of feta in the middle.
Kelsey and I decided to wait out the roads for our afternoon/evening classes. She’ll be here in an hour to pick me up 
fitforfree says
I like “crave what you eat” — I’ve noticed my cravings change over time as I’ve cut out most processed food. I guess the repetition of wholesome food just gets your taste buds used to it. It’s awesome!
kate says
I love this bowl, where is it from?
Victoria says
Those veggies look so vibrant. I wish our house had more natural light.
Good luck with the commute.
Kailey (SnackFace) says
Booo for having to go to class! On another note, lunch looks so happy and colorful! (and delicious, of course!) I love the title too. I feel like most of the time I crave what I eat. That’s a good philosophy as well 🙂
Maggie says
I am now craving what you ate 😛
AshleyH says
Chatarungas and down dogs have totally toned my arms too.
I also wanted to let you know how much you inspire me I have been reading this blog for roughly two years and you have helped me become a clean healthy eater more and more each day. I am know looking at my portion sizes more and reading some of the books you recommended. I am so glad that you have this blog it has been so wonderful to read everyday. Thanks again Kath!
VeggieGirl says
Looooovin’ all those vegetables!!
Sharon says
Love your hefty bowl of great eats! Salmon!
JENNA says
WOW. that is such a variety of food! yum.
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
That looks so good. I need to get some inspiration from your creativity for salads! They always look so good.
Moran says
yum! I love the salad!
Drive safe!
Rachel says
Pretty salad! I don’t eat fish but I think I could probably cook up something similar – you’ve got me craving a big warm bowl of protein and veggies with this post. Good luck on the roads!
Alison says
Darn! I was so hoping that school would be cancelled for you.
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
YUM!
Diana says
lunch today is very colourful! looks so yummy!
stacy says
when you sautee veggies like this what do you put in the pan? (what oil/spices/etc?) thanks!
theoddbod says
that definitely puts my breakie to shame 🙁
Monique says
I am craving feta cheese!
Heather says
Love the colorful lunch! The photos make me hungry…
Be careful on the icy roads!
Tyler (Raspberry Runner) says
I always crave whatever you eat! Your pictures are mouthwatering! Salmon, walnuts, feta, veggies, quinoa…what a combo! Those are all some of my favorite foods 🙂
Sara says
Wow! I’m never that creative with lunch. Looks great!
Mytastytravels says
Looks yummy! I love canned salmon, especially since incorporating fish is so important, and fresh fish is so darn expensive! I like to make salmon patties too which are really good.
-kristen
mytastytravels
brandi says
I have to say….I am still scared of trying canned salmon! I know, I know. I need to do it.
It looks great! I just feel like I’ll buy some and there will be a whole fish in there or something. 🙂
Missy (Missy Maintains) says
Lunch looks great!! I wish I had the time to make nice creative lunches at home! So fun!
seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says
im with maggie-i love everything salmon!!
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
Gorgeous bowl of goodies!
Meg says
I want those veggies! They look so yummy!
haya (living and learning) says
don’t feel bad about not biking – it’s actually a little dangerous when the temperature is below freezing, especially if you’re not a very experienced cyclist and your tires are not great.
Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) says
What a gorgeous bowl of goodies. Don’t cry my friend…I know it’s your long day. But just think…tomorrow – no class!
jennifer says
You’re not a wimp Kath for driving to the gym! You’re normal. Now your hubbie on the other hand…
Michelle says
Dang! How does one always make such good looking food?? Kath, PLEASE open a restaurant one day!!!
Jen says
YUMMY!!!! I love curried tuna!
Sarah (Tales of Expansion) says
what a beautifully colorful lunch …
and i canNOT believe you didn’t have a snow day today. i’d expect that from ny, but not from charlotte. good luck getting to class!
The Duo Dishes says
Canned salmon is a good quickie ingredient. And it goes really well with mustard!
Diana (Soap & Chocolate) says
Oh my gracious, that looks like a winner of a lunch to me. I can’t wait to start RD classes so I can do the same!
bobbi says
loving the lunch I have that same can of salmon in my pantry going to try your salad tomorrow!
Summer Slim says
i need to get some workout motivation like you have! i’m so inconsistent with mine!
Lisa says
Wow, that looks better than your marvelous EarthFare salads!
And where are you getting grape tomatoes this time of year that don’t look like wrinkly old man toes?
Maria says
I have a quick question, and I hope it’s not rude or anything (feel free to ignore me if that’s the case) but I know you used to count, and post, calories. How do you go about that now? Do you do a quick count in your head, or just go by hunger, or what?
I know different things work for different people, and I’m just curious as to your methods.
Kassie says
just wanted to let you know that i made the mushroom mac and cheese as a side dish for dinner last night.
yum yum! thanks kath!
Jasmine (Sweet and Fit) says
lunch looks great! I absolutely agree with eating what you crave – I think by listening to my body and eating what I crave, I actually eat less and feel so much more satisfied =)
Foods That Fit says
Your salad looks delicious!
K says
What a colorful salad!! Looks yummy 🙂
I feel the need to let you know that when I logged into my reader this afternoon I had 26 posts to get to!
Biz319 says
Looks like good eats to me! Wish I liked salmon – I see it everywhere!
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday says
Gorgeous eats!
zestycook says
Loving the combination… and the zesty mustard of course…. great lunch Kath!
Kath says
AshleyH ,
Thanks so much 🙂
kate ,
Pottery Barn – wedding dishes!
stacy ,
Usually just cooking spray and some salt. I kept the seasoning neutral so it didn’t interact with the salmon.
Lisa ,
I found these at Costco.
Maria ,
I don’t really count anymore except on occasion when I’m eating something unusual or am out of my routine. My meals have become so normalized that I can generally plan about 500 calories per meal based on food groups.
K,
26!!! SCORE!!
Kath
Marianne says
Oh, you should totally get sockeye salmon instead of pink. It’s more expensive, but awesome! I’m a bit of a salmon snob though, living on the west coast and all.
Brianne says
I *LOVE* that brand of canned salmon! I get it at Costco and everyone that sees me eat it always has food envy! I am also a big fan of feta…YUM!