Salmon Quinoa Salad
Made with fresh vegetables, lemon shallot dressing, and canned salmon, this healthy recipe is easy to prepare and loaded with flavor.
Servings 10 cups
Calories 190kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa 3 cups cooked
- 1 medium cucumber peeled and diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- ½ cup chopped mint
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 6-ounce cans skinless and boneless salmon drained
Lemon shallot dressing
- 1 small shallot diced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice from 1 large lemon
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the dry quinoa with 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed the water and is soft. Remove the quinoa from heat, let it stand uncovered for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In the meantime, prepare the other ingredients. Chop the cucumber, bell pepper, and herbs. Open and drain the canned salmon. Crumble the feta.
- Prepare the dressing. In a mixing bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the diced shallot, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, parsley, mint, and crumbled feta in a mixing bowl. Add the drained salmon. Use a fork to flake it into pieces if needed. Stir.
- Whisk the dressing again before pouring it over the salad. Stir well until coated.
- Enjoy right away or after letting the salad chill in the refrigerator for an hour.
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Notes
- This dish can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 5 days. If you want to freshen up the salad before serving, add a squeeze of lemon juice and stir well.
- You can sub cooked fresh salmon for canned if that's what you have.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 799IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 2mg