Sesame Salmon Salad is a must for your next meal plan because seafood is a great source of Omega 3’s! Incorporate it 2-3 times a week into your meals to hit your recommended intake.
I enjoy this salad recipe during colder months because you can heat the salmon, quinoa, and beans up and it still tastes fantastic! There is enough variety in textures that you can enjoy this salad without dressing but you HAVE to try the dressing!
ingredients you will need for sesame salmon salad:
Sesame Salmon Salad
- Salmon – you can buy fresh from your meat counter for the best flavor. Frozen, skinless salmon is a huge time saver though!
- Lettuce – I like spinach best but choose your favorite
- Quinoa or Rice – in a time pinch, microwavable pouches are amazing
- Red Beans
- Red Onion
- Tomatoes
- Radishes
Dressing
- Sesame Oil
- Liquid Aminos or Soy Sauce
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Garlic
Ingredients
Salad
- 15 oz Salmon (baked, grilled, or fried with seasonings of choice.)
- 8 cups spinach (or Romaine)
- 1/2 cup quinoa ((measured after cooking) - Moderate)
- 1/2 cup red beans (drained and rinsed- Moderate )
- 1/2 small red onion (finely chopped or sliced )
- 12 Grape or Cherry Tomatoes (halved )
- 6 small radishes (halved and sliced )
Dressing
- 4 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp Liquid Aminos or Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 clove garlic (chopped)
Instructions
Salmon
- Prepare salmon as desired. Bake, grill, pan fry, or air fry until fish flakes with a fork.
- Wait for salmon to cool, chop into bite size pieces and divide into meal prep containers.
Salad
- Meanwhile fill the bottom of your meal prep container with spinach
- Top each container with tomatoes, radishes, onion, beans, and quinoa, split (approximately) evenly between three containers.
Dressing
- Prepare the dressing by combining all ingredient into an airtight, leak proof container and shaking until blended.
- Dressing can be poured over salad now or you can wait until the day of to add.
Notes
Low Carb - Omit Quinoa and Beans
Mod Carb - Serve with Quinoa and Beans
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