A fresh and crisp salmon quinoa and chickpea salad in a light red wine vinaigrette. Healthy fats, protein, nutritious and delicious bites. tossed together in a simple, light red wine vinegar. Healthy fats, protein, nutritious and delicious bites and a hint of our Garlic & Herb all natural spice gives it that 'extra lift' that we are always talking about!

This recipe features our delicious Garlic & Herb seasoning which, on any salad is like a fine tuned machine, I promise, you can sprinkle it over your salad, mix it into the salad dressing, add it over roasted vegetables - it's so good. In this recipe I have added it to the red wine salad dressing because it has everything in it and all you need to add to this Garlic & Herb Seasoning is the liquid part of the dressing. The rest is all there. Lemony, tangy and just right!

Quinoa Salmon Salad

Quinoa is not only an excellent source of protien and iron, it's also very rich in antioxidants, improves blood levels, is rich in fiber, antioxidants and amino acids. I love quinoa so much and have shared a few recipes here like Cooking Fluffy Quinoa Every-Time, Quinoa and Sundried Tomatoes and this Quinoa Family Salad. For more information on quinoa and it's benefits you can read this article here.

Smoked Salmon And Quinoa Salad

Can I use smoked salmon instead? Yes absolutely! You can skip cooking salmon and simply toss in smoked salmon with quinoa, chickpeas and the remaining ingredients.

Smoked Salmon vs Fresh Salmon?

Although smoked salmon is more convenient than fresh salmon, it's also much higher in sodium. However, smoked salmon is high in protein, numerous vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids. I wouldn't be too concerned about it in a once off situation unless there are other health concerns.

Ingredients For Quinoa And Chickpea Salad

These are the ingredients you will need for this salmon quinoa recipe. The full recipe card can be found at the bottom of this post.

Quinoa - Measure out the amount of cooked quinoa you want to use and any color quinoa works. In this recipe I use approxiamtely half to a cup of cooked quinoa.

Chickpeas - As much as I love roasted chickpeas, I'm using plain chickpeas in this salad. Roasted chickpeas definitely add another dimension of flavor and nutty crunch if you want to add them.

Salmon - Use cooked salmon and it doesn't matter if the salmon is oven baked or pan seared. On how to cook the salmon, see the instructions or full recipe card below.

Cucumber - For a fresh crunchy vegetable.

Red Onion - A pop of color, slightly sweet, crunchy and a higher level of antioxidants compared to white onions. Healthier option.

Ingredients For Red Wine Vinaigrette

Garlic and herb seasoning - For flavor, aroma and fragrance. We use this garlic and herb spice.

Salt and pepper - A simple sea salt and fresh black pepper. We use this one.

Red wine vinegar - Red wine vinegar is made from red wine which is fermented into red wine vinegar. The taste is tangy yes, but it also has a fruity element to it making it more suitable for salads and marinades. The taste is quite robust.

Looking for a more distinguished Italian condiment? Try this Vino Cotto.

Mustard - The best choice for this mustard is a plain Dijon mustard however, you are free to use wholegrain.

Extra virgin olive oil - For a smooth, rich luxurious feel and silky smooth texture.

Did you know that a good quality premium extra virgin olive oil can elevate the most simple salad? We use this premium extra virgin olive oil.

How To Make Salmon Quinoa and Chickpea Salad

This quinoa salad starts with fresh seasonal ingredients so feel free to adpat it to what you have available and make it your own. Its such a healthy salad filled with great texture so I urge you to give it a go!

Start with the salad dressing: Combine the dressing ingredients and leave it in the fridge while you make the salad. This is a plant-based salad dressing or serve it with a yogurt sauce.

Looking for a different dressing for this salad? Try adding pesto or chickpea hummus.

Cook the salmon: Season and cook the salmon in butter and olive oil for approxiamately 5 minutes skin side down first (that's how I prefer cooking my salmon) and then 4minutes on the opposite side. Let the salmon cool down before assembling the salad.

Need to store the salmon? Yes, you can. Once the salmon is properly cooled, store in a sealed container and use at any time. You can add cooked salmon to salad or make this delicious Salmon And Rice recipe!

Assemble: Assemble the salad by adding the rest of the ingredients; salmon, quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, lettuce, halved tomatoes, feta cheese and red onion.

Serve: Pour the salad dressing over, taste for perfect seasoning. Enjoy!

Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Heart-healthy source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which can help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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Salmon, Quinoa and Chickpea Salad