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

Vibrant, hearty salad with a zesty kick.

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Searing

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · April 07, 2024

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.