Crispy Quinoa, Arugula & Salmon Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette
Quinoa doesn’t have to be relegated to being a base, it can also be a topper! Here, it’s broiled until crisp then sprinkled over the salad.
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Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 8-oz wild skinless salmon fillet
1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced, fronds reserved
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
¼ tsp each sea salt and ground black pepper, divided
1 tbsp Dijon mustard (TRY: Woodstock Organic Dijon Mustard)
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
2 large beets, cooked, diced
6 cups loosely packed baby arugula
Preparation
1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Spread quinoa onto a baking sheet and allow to cool and dry out slightly, about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F. Place salmon on one side of a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread fennel on opposite side. Drizzle salmon with ¼ tsp oil. Drizzle fennel with ¾ tsp oil. Sprinkle both with ⅛ tsp each salt and pepper. Bake until fennel is golden and softened and salmon is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Flake salmon with a fork; set aside.
3. Place oven rack in upper third of oven and turn on broiler. Roast quinoa for 5 minutes, stir and rotate baking sheet. Roast another 3 minutes until crispy, checking frequently to prevent burning. Set aside to cool.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon, vinegar and remaining ⅛ tsp each salt and pepper. Whisk in remaining 3 tbsp oil. Chop reserved fennel fronds and add to dressing along with tarragon, stirring to combine.
5. In a large bowl, toss together quinoa, beets, arugula, fennel and salmon. Add dressing and toss to coat.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1/6 of recipe
- Calories 288
- Carbohydrate Content 30 g
- Cholesterol Content 18 mg
- Fat Content 13 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 14 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 243 mg
- Sugar Content 8 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 8 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 2 g