Pan-seared Salmon w Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Pan-seared Salmon w Mediterranean Quinoa Salad. Season salmon fillet with salt and pepper, pan-sear it until evenly cooked on both sides and serve together with the quinoa salad. Add a dollop of your favourite yoghurt on the fillet, garnish with fresh herbs and a slice of lemon. Olive oil and olives give an added heart-healthy bonus, with a small amount of saturated fat but just the right amount of flavor from the feta cheese. Ingredients of Pan-seared Salmon w Mediterranean Quinoa Salad. Flip and cook until desired degree of doneness. To make Pan-seared Salmon w Mediterranean Quinoa Salad you need 12 ingredients and 3 steps easily.
The ingredients needed to make Pan-seared Salmon w Mediterranean Quinoa Salad:
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1/2 Cup of Quinoa
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1/4 Cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1/2 Tbs of Balsamic Vinegar
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1/2 Tbs of Chopped Garlic
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1/2 Tsp of Dried Basil
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1/2 Tsp of Dried Thyme
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1/4 Cup of Cherry Tomatoes
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1 Tsp of Mustard
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of Salmon Fillet
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of Salt & Pepper
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of Preferred Yoghurt
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1 Tbs of Lemon Juice
Steps to make Pan-seared Salmon w Mediterranean Quinoa Salad:
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions with 1/2 teaspoon salt added to the water. You may choose to replace water with chicken stock for a stronger flavour. Cool completely.
- Mix EVOO, vinegar, dried herbs, cherry tomatoes, mustard, garlic in a large mixing bowl. Toss in the quinoa once completely cooled. Give it a good mix, add salt, pepper and a sprinkle of paprika if you prefer. You may choose to refrigerate the quinoa salad or serve it right away.
- Season salmon fillet with salt and pepper, pan-sear it until evenly cooked on both sides and serve together with the quinoa salad. Add a dollop of your favourite yoghurt on the fillet, garnish with fresh herbs and a slice of lemon. Voila!
If making the salad to go alongside, start the quinoa to cook first. Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Careful not to overcook the fish. In the same pan, throw in the French beans and sauté till crunchy and bright green. With ingredients like chili-garlic sauce, white vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, and chopped peanuts, this salad could transform even the most basic salmon into a memorable meal.
