A gorgeous plate of simple seared salmon and a fresh arugula salad is welcomed at our dinner table any night of the week! What gives this specific dish its charm is the addition of fresh apples, cooked pearled or Israeli cous cous, and a bright lemon-mustard vinaigrette. I love the addition of nuts to the salad for crunch as well, and the peppery taste of the raw red onion slices is also a delightful addition.  Feel free to season the salmon with an herbed salt if you wish or even a touch of fennel pollen, but simply seasoning it with salt and pepper is tasty enough.

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