Description
Salmon Quinoa Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together protein-packed salmon, fiber-rich quinoa, and fresh vegetables, all drizzled with a zesty lemon shallot dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for lunch or dinner and is incredibly easy to prepare, making it an excellent option for meal prep or entertaining guests. With its delightful flavors and colorful presentation, this dish is sure to impress while keeping health-conscious eaters satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cans of canned salmon
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 bell pepper
- ½ cup feta cheese
- Fresh parsley and mint
- Lemon juice and olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: Rinse 1 cup dry quinoa, combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan, bring to boil, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare vegetables: Dice cucumber and bell pepper, chop herbs, and crumble feta cheese.
- Make dressing: Whisk together diced shallot, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with cucumber, bell pepper, herbs, crumbled feta cheese, and drained salmon. Stir gently.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Serve or chill in the refrigerator for an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg