Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining salmon, quinoa, and Greek flavors for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Grill or pan-sear the salmon for about 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
- Flake the cooked salmon and add it to the salad.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss to combine.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice and herbs before cooking.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Greek Salmon Quinoa Salad, healthy salad, Mediterranean diet, quinoa recipes