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Mackerel & Quinoa Salad With Lemon-Caper Dressing

Mackerel & Quinoa Salad With Zesty Lemon-Caper Dressing

Delight in this Mackerel & Quinoa Salad with a zesty lemon-caper dressing, perfect for a refreshing meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Quinoa Rinsed and drained
  • 2 fillets Mackerel Cooked and flaked
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Red Onion Diced
For the Dressing
  • 1 lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Capers
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Minced
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cooking Pot
  • baking sheet
  • Lined Baking Sheet

Method
 

Salad Preparation
  1. Rinse and cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Once cooked, set aside to cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flaked mackerel, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, capers, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  4. Once the quinoa is cool, add it to the bowl with the vegetables and mackerel. Pour the dressing over and toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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