Quinoa Salad with Salmon
User Reviews
4.8
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
373 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Quinoa Salad with Salmon
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Quinoa Salad with Salmon - so delicious, nutritious and easy to make. Takes only 20 minutes to make. Perfect for dinner or lunch.
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Ingredients
- 1 8 oz wild salmon fillet
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa about 1/2 cup uncooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ English cucumber quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- ½ large red onion diced
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Dressing
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar plus more for drizzling (optional)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or you can use honey
- 2 garlic cloves smashed
- 2 Tablespoon Jalapeno Pepper Slices
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Sprinkle salmon evenly with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Place salmon on a foil lined baking sheet and broil for about 10 minutes.
- Combine vinegar, water, sugar (or honey), garlic, jalapeno slices, and 3/4 tsp salt in a small bowl.
- When salmon is done, flake fillet with a fork into small chunks.
- Combine salmon, cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber and onion, and chopped basil leaves in a large bowl. Season with the remaining salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and with the salad dressing on top, and toss gently to combine. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!
Notes
- Depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets, you may need to adjust your cooking time. The salmon is cooked when it easily flakes with a fork.
- Be sure to rinse your quinoa before you cook it. It can sometimes have a bitter taste otherwise.
- You can also freeze cooked quinoa. Simply let it cool and place in a container or freezer bag. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before using.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
263g
Calories
373kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
21.1g
(42%)
Fat
11.1g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1.5g
(8%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9.6g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
615mg
(26%)
Fiber
5.8g
(23%)
Sugar
3.7g
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 263g | |
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 21.1g | 42% |
| Fat | 11.1g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.6g | 56% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 615mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 23% |
| Sugar | 3.7g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
48 reviews
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