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Salmon quinoa salad

Salmon Quinoa Salad (Cafe-Style)

Marissa
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Servings 4 people
Calories 603 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the salad:

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets (about 700 grams)
  • 4 cups baby spinach loosely packed
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • 1 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese optional
  • 4 tablespoons fresh dill chopped (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp chives or spring onions

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 Tbsp lemons juice and zest
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes to taste optional

Instructions
 

Cook quinoa:

  • Bring water to boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with fork and let cool.
  • Use up your leftover salmon or quickly cook up some more.

To cook salmon on the pan:

  • Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Cook in a pan over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. It should still be slightly pink on the inside, as salmon continues to cook a bit after you remove it from the skillet. Let cool slightly and flake into large pieces. Drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice.

Or cook in an air fryer or oven.

  • I cook mine in 360 degrees for about 7 minutes, but this will depend on the thickness of your salmon pieces.
  • Prepare the vegetables:

Wash the baby spinach.

  • Peel and slice the cucumber.
  • Finely slice the green part of the spring onion or red onions, whichever you are using.
  • Wash and cut the baby tomatoes in half.
  • Wash and slice any other veggies you would like to add.
  • Finely chop the dill and other fresh herbs you may be using.

Make the homemade dressing:

  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jam jar.

Assemble the salad

  • In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, and green onions.
  • Add the flaked salmon.
  • Sprinkle with fresh Dill and additional fresh herbs and feta or goat cheese if using.
  • Right before serving, pour the dressing over everything. Toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 603kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 45gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 329mgPotassium: 1513mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3383IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 5mg
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