Salmon Quinoa Salad

  • 3.2 oz. (90g) quinoa
  • 12 oz. (340g) salmon fillets
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 4 tbsp. lemon juice, divided
  • 10.6 oz. (300g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cucumber, sliced
  • 2 tbsp. coriander, to serve
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 190ºC. Line a small baking dish with greaseproof paper.

Place the salmon in the baking dish. Top with the sliced onion and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice. Cook in the hot oven for 12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.

Meanwhile, add the tomatoes, cucumber, remaining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and coriander to the cooked quinoa and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix again.

To serve, divide the quinoa salad between 2 bowls and top with the salmon.

PrepCookKcalFats(g)Carbs(g)Protein(g)Fibre(g)
10 mins12 mins4471141466
Nutrition per serving
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