Pan-seared Salmon w Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Pan-seared Salmon w Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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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.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can have pan-seared salmon w mediterranean quinoa salad using 12 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Pan-seared Salmon w Mediterranean Quinoa Salad:
  1. Get 1/2 Cup Quinoa
  2. Take 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  3. Take 1/2 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar
  4. Take 1/2 Tbs Chopped Garlic
  5. Take 1/2 Tsp Dried Basil
  6. Prepare 1/2 Tsp Dried Thyme
  7. Prepare 1/4 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
  8. Make ready 1 Tsp Mustard
  9. Make ready Salmon Fillet
  10. Prepare Salt & Pepper
  11. Take Preferred Yoghurt
  12. Take 1 Tbs Lemon Juice

When the salmon appears to be two-thirds cooked on the side, gently flip the salmon over. Tilt the skillet, to help the salmon cook. Once the salmon is cooked to your liking, remove from the skillet. Place some of the bulgur and quinoa salad in a plate and the salmon, skin-side up on top.

Steps to make Pan-seared Salmon w Mediterranean Quinoa Salad:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!

Serve with a couple slices of lemon. The salmon is rubbed with a simple blend of Moroccan spices and seared, then placed in a warm oven to finish. If making the salad to go alongside, start the quinoa to cook first. While the salmon is finishing in the oven, combine the ingredients in the salad and have them ready in a bowl. Season the salmon with the salt and a few grinds of pepper.

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