A stunning plated dish featuring a bed of fluffy quinoa mixed with fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes at the base. On top, sit perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets, with golden-brown crispy edges. The dish is garnished with lemon wedges and fresh dill, providing a pop of color contrast. Everything is lightly drizzled with a zesty lemon-dill vinaigrette, adding a shine to this visually appealing dish.

Serene Salmon Quinoa Salad

Name: Serene Salmon Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Salmon fillets, skin-on, 4 pieces; Dry quinoa, 2 cups; Fresh spinach, 4 cups rinsed and drained; Cherry tomatoes, 2 cups halved; Lemon, 1 whole juiced; Fresh dill, 3 tablespoons finely chopped; Olive oil, 3 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Searing

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: April 07, 2024

Embracing the spirit of World Health Day, this recipe combines the superfoods of quinoa, spinach, and salmon for a balanced and nutritious meal. The dressing made from lemon and dill further boosts the flavor, creating a light yet satisfying dish.

Ingredients (for 4)

Salmon fillets, skin-on - 4 pieces
Dry quinoa - 2 cups
Fresh spinach - 4 cups - rinsed and drained
Cherry tomatoes - 2 cups - halved
Lemon - 1 whole - juiced
Fresh dill - 3 tablespoons - finely chopped
Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍚🥄🆒

Follow the package instructions to cook the quinoa. Once done, fluff it with a fork and set it aside to cool off.
Step 2 - 🍳🐟🧂

Heat up olive oil in a pan and sear the salmon fillets for about 4 minutes on each side until they turn crispy and golden brown. Season the fillets with salt and pepper.
Step 3 - 🥗🥣🍅

In a large bowl, mix together the cooked quinoa, fresh spinach, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Step 4 - 🍋💦🌿

In a smaller bowl, prepare your dressing. Mix lemon juice, olive oil, and finely chopped dill. Add salt and black pepper for seasoning.
Step 5 - 🥗💧🔄

Pour the prepared dressing into the salad and mix them together until they're well blended.
Step 6 - 🍽️🍛👌

Serve your dish by plating the quinoa salad and topping it with the salmon fillets. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salmon and garnish with fresh dill and lemon wedges.

Additional

Fun Fact: Quinoa, native to South America, is considered a superfood due to its high protein content and abundance of vitamins. It's a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. Feel free to swap out spinach with kale or arugula for an extra punch of flavor. This dish is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen - they can help rinse spinach, mix the salad, and make the lemon-dill dressing. Remember to supervise them at all times for safety.