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Make-Ahead Quinoa Salad with Lemon Pepper Salmon

This healthy salad is perfect for meal prep.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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!

Nutrition

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