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South American Quinoa Salmon Salad

Name: South American Quinoa Salmon Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: Smoked salmon 150-180g; Cucumber 1/2; Avocado 1/2; Parsley 4-5 sprigs; Red onion 1/3; Quinoa 120ml; Cherry tomatoes 6; Olive oil 4 tbsp; Lemon juice 2 tbsp; Salt a little (to taste); Pepper a little

A vibrant South American–style salad that layers fluffy quinoa, smoked salmon, avocado, and crisp vegetables in a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. Colorful, healthy, and ready in just 15 minutes — perfect for a light lunch.

Servings3 servings

Cook timeUnder 15 min

DifficultyBeginner

Ingredients

Smoked salmon150-180g
Cucumber1/2
Avocado1/2
Parsley4-5 sprigs
Red onion1/3
Quinoa120ml
Cherry tomatoes6

Dressing

Olive oil4 tbsp
Lemon juice2 tbsp
Salta little (to taste)
Peppera little

Directions

1
Dice the cucumber into small ~1cm cubes, mince the parsley, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the cherry tomatoes.
2
Mix the dressing ahead of time, then rinse the quinoa in a sieve under running water, rubbing it gently, and drain.
3
Add the quinoa to boiling water and cook over medium heat for 15–20 minutes.
4
Drain thoroughly in a sieve.
5
Combine everything with the dressing and toss well to finish.

Tips

Serve the smoked salmon with capers or pickled jalapeños alongside — they cut through the richness nicely.

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