Glazed Salmon with Dried Cherry Saffron Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons dried cherries
• 4 salmon fillets, approximately 6 ounces each
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock (recommended: Swansons)
• Toasted slivered almonds, for garnish
• Orange slices
• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 cup cranberry juice concentrate
• 1 pinch pepper
• 2 tablespoons cherry preserves
• 2 cups instant rice (recommended: Uncle Ben's)
• 1 teaspoon salt-free citrus herb seasoning (recommended: Spice Islands)