Spinach and Quinoa Salad

Spinach and Quinoa Salad - Living with Ivey

Description

With Avocado Vinaigrette, topped with Crispy Salmon, pumpkin and pomegranate seeds.

READ THE RECIPE BELOW

Ingredients

  • oz salmon filet, skin on
  • tsp sea salt
  • tbsp olive oi
  • cup cooked quinoa
  • cup fresh spinach
  • tbsp raw pumpkin seeds
  • tbsp pomegranate seeds
  • avocado, thinly sliced
  • avocado
  • lemon, juiced
  • tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • tsp raw honey
  • cup fresh basil
  • small shallot
  • garlic clove
  • tsp salt
  • tsp ground black pepper
  • cup olive oil
  • cup water to thin

Instructions

Salmon

  • Preheat oven to 450
  • Pat dry salmon filets and salt generously
  • Add olive oil to a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat
  • Cook for 6 minutes
  • Flip and transfer to oven for 6 minutes
  • Transfer to plate, carefully remove skin and set aside

Avocado Vinaigrette

  • Add all ingredients, except olive oil and water, to a high speed blender
  • Pulse to combine
  • While blender runs on low, add olive oil gradually then add water gradually to thin

Salad

  • Toss together spinach and quinoa
  • Arrange on platter
  • Drizzle with dressing
  • Garnish with sliced avocado, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate seeds
  • Using a fork, roughly chop salmon into cubes and add to salad

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