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Salmon Quinoa and Kale Salad

Delicious Salmon Quinoa and Kale Salad that is bursting with flavor and healthy ingredients. Perfect weeknight dinner - 15 min. to cook and easy prep work.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 481 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon
  • 4 - 5 cups roughly chopped kale without stems
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 cup three color quinoa
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 cup grape/cherry tomatoes quartered
  • ½ of a red onion thinly sliced
  • sliced almonds optional
Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Season salmon with salt and black pepper on both sides. When the oven is preheated, place the salmon in the oven and cook for about 15 - 17 minutes, or until fish flakes easily.
  2. While salmon bakes, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  3. In large serving bowl, add the kale, juice of half lemon, a drizzle of oil and a little salt. Massage until the kale starts to soften and wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. The kale will turn a beautiful green color. Set aside while you make the dressing.
  4. For the vinaigrette, mix all ingredients in a cup and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. When fish is ready, break it up into chunks and add to the kale in the large mixing bowl, together with the cooked quinoa, cucumber, grape tomatoes, and onion.
  6. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss the salad until dressing evenly coats the salad mixture. And can top the salad with sliced almonds when you serve it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 389g Calories 481kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 41.3g (14%) Protein 31.3g (63%) Fat 22.4g (34%) Saturated Fat 3.1g (16%) Polyunsaturated Fat 19.3g Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 378mg (16%) Fiber 5.3g (21%) Sugar 3.1g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 481

% Daily Value*

Serving 389g
Calories 481kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 41.3g 14%
Protein 31.3g 63%
Fat 22.4g 34%
Saturated Fat 3.1g 16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.3g 114%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 378mg 16%
Fiber 5.3g 21%
Sugar 3.1g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.