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Salamon Salad

Salmon Quinoa Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 1.3 pound  wild salmon, skinned ( this is about 3 fillets)
  • 2 &1/2 tablespoons Vegan or regular mayo ( or you can use low fat yogurt)
  • 1 small lemon juiced (or half of a large lemon juiced)
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon of dried dill or a handful of fresh dill ( I used fresh dill)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder

Salmon Quinoa Salad

  • 2 cups cooked tricolor quinoa cooled
  • 3 Persian cucumber sliced or chopped
  • 1/2 thinly sliced red onions ( If you have pickled red onions add that)
  • 5 cups mixed greens ( or add any kind of chopped lettuce or greens of your liking)
  • 2 medium avocados, chopped
  • 1/4 cup organic sunflower seeds

Creamy Tangy Honey Dressing

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice ( or juice of 1 large lemon) ( add more if you like the dressing to be more tangy)
  • 1/3 cup plant based yogurt ( or any kind of yogurt)
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1&1/2 tablespoon honey ( add more if you like the dressing to be more sweeter)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 1 minced garlic clove

Instructions
 

Salmon

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F.
    In a bowl, add the mayo, salt, black pepper, dill, cumin powder, lemon juice and mix. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper coat with olive oil. Place the salmons skin side down and spread a thin layer of the creamy dill all over the salmon. Then place in the oven on the middle rack and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until they are fully cooked. Baking time all depends on the thickness of your salmon and your oven.
  • Once cooked, allow the salmon to cool and then break the salmon into irregular chunky pieces. Set aside while you assemble the salad.

Salmon Quinoa Salad

  • In a bowl, add the mixed greens, cucumber, quinoa, and avocado. If you are going to enjoy the salad that day, you can dress the salad with the dressing. Start with a little bit of dressing, mix and then add more according to your preference.
  • Then top the salad with the chunky salmon pieces, pickled red onions ( or sliced red onions) and sunflower seeds. Mix and then taste and add any additional seasoning to your liking. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: If you have leftover dressing, store in an air tight jar in the fridge to enjoy throughout the week. 
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