Greek Salmon Quinoa Salad: Your Perfect Meal Prep!
A fresh and protein-packed Greek Salmon Quinoa Salad, perfect for meal prep and a healthy Mediterranean dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling or Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 salmon fillets (about 4–5 oz each)
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (yields ~3 cups cooked)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra lemon wedges (optional)
- Cracked black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Cook according to package instructions (about 15 minutes). Let it cool.
- Season fillets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of oregano or lemon zest. Grill or pan-sear for 3–4 minutes per side until flaky.
- While salmon cooks, chop tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and olives. Toss them into the cooled quinoa.
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss well.
- Plate the quinoa salad and top with salmon fillets. Sprinkle feta and herbs on top. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Notes
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in the dressing for 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 32g
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/greek-salmon-quinoa-salad-recipe/