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Salmon salad with quinoa and spinach

About 445 kcal, 33 g protein, 30 g carbs, and 19 g fat per serving. It’s suitable for dinner and takes about 25 min to prepare.

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Salmon, quinoa, and spinach salad - about 445 kcal per serving
445kcal
33 gprotein (31% of energy)
30 gcarbs
19 gfat
6 gfiber
25 minprep time

Ingredients (1 serving)

  • Salmon120 g
  • Dry quinoa40 g (about 3½ tablespoons)
  • Spinach50 g
  • Cucumber80 g
  • Tomato100 g
  • Dill5 g
  • Lemon15 g
  • Seasonings and extras: mustard, salt, pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa in a sieve and cook in salted water for about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  2. Season the salmon with salt and pepper and bake at 200°C for 12-15 minutes, or pan-fry in a dry pan for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  3. Chop the cucumber and tomato, then toss with the spinach, quinoa, and chopped dill.
  4. Mix the lemon juice with the mustard, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and top with the salmon, flaked into pieces.

Cook extra quinoa in advance. It will keep in the fridge for 3 days and is handy for another salad or bowl.

Nutrition information per serving

Per servingAmount
Calories445 kcal
Protein33.4 g
Carbs30 g
of which sugars4.5 g
Fiber6 g
Fat19.1 g
of which saturated4.1 g
Salt0.3 g

We calculated the calories and macros using the listed weights and our calorie chart. Protein provides 31% of the energy, carbs 28%, and fat 40%. Weights are for ingredients in the form specified in the recipe: groats, rice, and pasta are weighed dry, and meat and fish raw, unless the recipe says otherwise.

Which meal plans include this recipe

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Nutrition information is approximate and depends on the specific products and preparation method. This recipe is for informational purposes and does not replace an individual diet plan from a dietitian. How we calculate recipe calories.

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