Salmon Salad with Quinoa and Cucumber Yogurt
Juicy salmon, fluffy quinoa and fresh cucumber yogurt make this salad both light and satisfying. This recipe for salmon salad with quinoa and cucumber yogurt gi…
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Instructions
Rinse the quinoa well in cold water.
Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions and let it cool completely.
Pan fry or grill the salmon until cooked through but still juicy.
Coarsely grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid.
Mix cucumber, yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper into a creamy dressing.
Break the salmon into large flakes.
Toss the quinoa with the cucumber yogurt.
Top the salad with salmon and finely chopped dill before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Energi ca. 362 kcal
Protein 23.2 g
Fett 13.7 g
Karbohydrater 34.6 g
Fiber 3.7 g
Sukker 3.9 g
Salt 0.3 g
Tips & tricks
Cool the quinoa completely before mixing it with yogurt. If it is warm, the dressing can become thinner and the salad may lose its fresh texture.
Did you know?
Salmon salad with quinoa is filling without feeling heavy because quinoa adds protein and structure, while the salmon brings juiciness and rich flavor. Cucumber yogurt works as a fresh dressing with both acidity and creamy texture. Dill and lemon make the salad more clearly Nordic and lighter in character.
