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salmon quinoa salad
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Salmon Quinoa Salad with Arugula, Almonds and Apricots {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Healthy, super flavorful and delicious this salmon quinoa salad with sharp arugula, crunchy toasted almonds and sweet dried apricots mixes perfectly with crispy salmon steaks for a gluten free and dairy free simple weeknight meal

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Fish, Healthy
Servings: 2
Calories: 713 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 3/4-1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 salmon steaks each 1/4 pound, drizzled with gluten-free tamari, salt, and lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots sliced
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds chopped
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup packed arugula
  • For the dressing:
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
Instructions
  1. Heat pot over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add quinoa and cook until lightly toasted, stirring frequently. Add broth, salt to taste and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered until cooked through (15-20 minutes).
  2. In a separate pan heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat and lightly toast chopped almonds until browned, stirring frequently to make sure they don't burn. Remove almonds and set aside.
  3. In same pan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat and add salmon steaks when oil is hot, almost sizzling. Cook salmon steak for a few minutes per side until browned and crispy on the outside. Test the center to see if the fish is cooked through.
  4. In a small bowl combine the dressing ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  5. In a large bowl combine quinoa, almonds, apricots and arugula. Top with dressing. Mix.
  6. Serve topped with salmon steak.
Nutrition Facts
Salmon Quinoa Salad with Arugula, Almonds and Apricots {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 713 Calories from Fat 459
% Daily Value*
Fat 51g78%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 446mg19%
Potassium 807mg23%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 1360IU27%
Vitamin C 5.8mg7%
Calcium 109mg11%
Iron 3.8mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.