Citrus Herb Salmon Quinoa Salad

A produce-forward salad with roasted salmon, orange, fennel, cucumber, and dill

Yield: 4 servings | Time: 25 minutes active • 40 minutes total | Estimated energy: About 510 calories per serving

INGREDIENTS

• 4 skinless salmon portions, 4 ounces each

• 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled

• 5 cups arugula

• 1 orange, segmented

• 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced

• 1 cucumber, sliced

• 1 avocado, diced

• 1/3 cup chopped dill and parsley

• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• Black pepper and sea salt to taste

METHOD

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Season salmon with pepper and a small pinch of salt; roast 10 to 13 minutes.

2. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and 1 tablespoon water.

3. Combine quinoa, arugula, orange, fennel, cucumber, avocado, herbs, and pumpkin seeds.

4. Toss with dressing and divide among plates.

5. Add one salmon portion to each salad. For a plant-based plate, replace salmon with 1 1/2 cups rinsed white beans.

FEATURED INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Salmon supplies protein and omega-3 fats; quinoa adds fiber and plant protein. Orange, fennel, cucumber, herbs, and arugula keep plants at the center of the plate.

COACH WINONA’S KITCHEN NOTE

Dress the quinoa while it is barely warm, then add the greens just before serving. The grain absorbs flavor without wilting the salad.

WISE CHOICES FOR YOUR BODY

A nourishing recipe may still need adjustment for your health plan. Consider allergies, gluten tolerance, blood-sugar needs, kidney concerns, sodium goals, digestive comfort, medications, and the guidance of your qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian. Ingredient substitutions can change both nutrition and estimated calories.

FROM THE PLANT STRONG TABLE

This recipe appears in The Plant Strong Table, Volume 3, from IndigoKoi Wellness, LLC. Continue the table with “Harissa Shrimp and Cauliflower Quinoa Bowl.”

BLOG KEYWORDS AND TAGS

salmon quinoa salad, Mediterranean seafood salad, citrus herb salmon bowl

Estimated calories are based on standard ingredient averages and the stated yield. This recipe offers general culinary education and is not individualized medical or nutrition care.