Salmon + Broccoli Quinoa Salad

33g protein · 15 min · 468 kcal

Salmon + Broccoli Quinoa Salad

This salmon quinoa salad is made with broccoli, goji berries, pepitas, and a creamy yogurt dressing. It’s hearty, nutritious, and a wonderful option for healthy meal prep!

15 min4 servings468 kcal

Ingredients

  • 300g/10.5 oz salmon fillet
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 head (4 cups/ 260g) broccoli florets, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped herbs (mint, parsley)
  • 1 Carrot, grated
  • 1/4 Red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup pepitas
  • 3 tbsp goji berries
  • 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard

Instructions

  1. 1

    If using raw quinoa, cook 1 cup of uncooked quinoa grains according to package instructions.

  2. 2

    Flake the salmon into chunks and place them in a bowl.

  3. 3

    While the quinoa is cooking, finely chop the broccoli florets, grate the carrot, chop the onion, and herbs.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl or screw-top jar, combine yogurt, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake the jar until the ingredients are creamy and emulsified.

  5. 5

    Place the salad ingredients in a large bowl along with the cooked quinoa.

  6. 6

    Pour over the yogurt dressing and give it a good stir to coat everything.

  7. 7

    Top with the flaked salmon and enjoy!

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