Salmon and Quinoa Salad
Basic Information
- Servings: 4
- Serving Size: 1 plate (1.5 cups)
- Difficulty: 2
- Budget: 3
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 40
- Meal Type: Main Dish
Diet Types
- High-Protein
- Gluten-Free
- Mediterranean
- DASH
- Intermittent Fasting
- Zone
- Pescatarian
- Flexitarian
- Blue Zones
- Weight Watchers
- SlimFast (as meal)
- HMR (as meal)
- Halal
- Kosher (if salmon is certified)
Equipment
- - Baking dish
- - Medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- - Place salmon in a baking dish, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with lemon zest, salt, and pepper; bake for 15-20 minutes until flaky (145°F/63°C).
- - In a saucepan, bring water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until fluffy.
- - Toss greens with remaining olive oil, top with quinoa and salmon, and serve 1.5 cups per portion fresh.
Storage
Refrigerate components separately for up to 3 days. Assemble before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 40g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 28g
- Fiber: 0
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A