Ingredients
4 oz skinless cooked salmon
1 cup cooked quinoa
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 medium avocado, quartered
1/2 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped walnuts (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake or pan-sear salmon until flaky
Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let cool
Arrange spinach on plates, top with quinoa, salmon, avocado, and berries
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper for dressing
Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently
Add walnuts if desired and serve
Notes
Use leftover cooked salmon for faster prep
Quinoa can be swapped with brown rice or chickpeas for a plant-based option
Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days
Adjust berries based on seasonal availability
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One serving of salad (about 5 cups)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
