Salmon, Quinoa and Avocado Salad

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 25 min 2
Salmon, Quinoa and Avocado Salad
Health Highlights
Great source of protein and omega-3

Ingredients


2/3 cup Quinoa, uncooked (rinsed and drained)
2 fillet (170g) Atlantic salmon, wild
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 whole lime(s) Lime juice (fresh)
2 cup Grape tomatoes (halved)
1/4 cup Cilantro (coriander) (chopped)
1/2 bunch Green onion (chopped)
1/2 small Red onion (diced)
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (for salad dressing)
1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
1 avocado(s) Avocado
1/2 whole lime(s) Lime juice (fresh) (for avocado slices)
1 pinch Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions


  1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions.
  2. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin side down. Sear until browned on both sides and slightly opaque in the center. Approximately 5 minutes per side.
  4. Juice limes into a large bowl. Add tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, diced red onion, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar. Toss to combine. Stir in cooked quinoa. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Halve the avocado and discard the pit. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh and discard the skin. cut the avocado into thin slices. Squeeze over the juice of lime and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Flake salmon with a fork. Top quinoa salad with salmon and avocado. Serve.

Notes:

Nutritional Highlights

  • Salmon is a great source of protein and Omega 3 fatty acids!

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 790
Calories from fat 401
Calories from saturated fat 55
Total Fat 45 g
Saturated Fat 6.2 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 24.4 g
Cholesterol 94 mg
Sodium 143 mg
Potassium 2249 mg
Total Carbohydrate 59 g
Dietary Fiber 15.5 g
Sugars 6.4 g
Protein 46 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Fruit 0.2
Grain 2.8
Meat 1.9
Vegetables 4.1

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Lunch
Main
Salad




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