Quinoa Salad with Salmon

Neuza Costa

10 May, 2023

Salads are always welcome on summer days.
In this delicious salad, you can replace grilled salmon with raw salmon; in this case, cut it into cubes, season with salt, pepper, and lime juice, and marinate for 12 minutes.
You can also swap the salmon for grilled chicken.
To the salad, you can also add yellow bell pepper cubes and pineapple.

Ingredients

• 150 g (5.3 oz) of tricolor quinoa
• 1 large salmon fillet
• 10 cooked and peeled shrimp
• 12 quail eggs
• 1 avocado, cut into cubes
• 150 g (5.3 oz) of shredded red cabbage
• 1 cucumber, cut into cubes
• 100 g (3.5 oz) of cherry tomatoes, halved
• Chopped cilantro
• 60 ml (2 fl oz) of olive oil
• 1 heaping tablespoon of honey
• 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard with seeds
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt
• Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1
   Season the salmon evenly with salt and pepper.

   Mark as done
2. 2
   In a pot with plenty of boiling water, add salt and quinoa.
   Cook for 20 minutes.
   After the time, drain the quinoa in a fine sieve.
   Place it in a bowl and store it in the refrigerator or freezer until it is very cold.

   Mark as done
3. 3
   In a pot with hot water, add a little salt and the quail eggs.
   When it starts to boil, cook for 2 minutes.
   After the time, remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl of cold water.

   Mark as done
4. 4
   In a ridged frying pan suitable for grilling, spread a drizzle of olive oil.
   When it is very hot, place the salmon to grill for 4 minutes on each side.
   After the fish is grilled, remove it with a slotted spoon to a plate.

   Mark as done
5. 5
   Peel the quail eggs and place them in a bowl with cold water.
   Drain the eggs very well and set aside.

   Mark as done
6. 6
   Make the dressing: In a bowl, combine the mustard and honey.
   Stir well.
   Mix in the olive oil.
   Season to taste with salt and pepper.
   Stir and finally, mix in the lime juice.

   Mark as done
7. 7
   Remove the skin and bones from the salmon and shred it.

   Mark as done
8. 8
   In a salad bowl, combine the quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, red cabbage, cilantro, and dressing.
   Mix everything very well.
   Add the salmon and mix a little more.
   Decorate with cooked shrimp and quail eggs to your liking.
   Store in the refrigerator until it is cold.

   Mark as done

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