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Make-Ahead Quinoa Salad with Lemon Pepper Salmon
4 -6 servings
This healthy salad is perfect for meal prep.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
- 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa rinsed (cook according to package instructions)
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 3 tablespoons red onion minced
- 2 green onions white & green parts thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup olives chopped (kalamata olives)
- 1 cucumber seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 4 Chicken of the Sea® Lemon Pepper Flavored Salmon Pouches
Cook the quinoa according to package instructions until fluffy and cooked through.
While the quinoa is still warm, add the lemon juice, olive oil, and salt/pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
Add the remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Divide the quinoa salad up into 4 lunch-sized portions.
When ready to eat, open a pouch of Chicken of the Sea® Lemon Pepper Flavored Salmon. Top with freshly ground black pepper and enjoy!
Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1760IU | Vitamin C: 54.9mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 4.4mg