Easiest Way to Cook Tasty Pan-seared Salmon w Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Pan-seared Salmon w Mediterranean Quinoa Salad.

You can have Pan-seared Salmon w Mediterranean Quinoa Salad using 12 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Pan-seared Salmon w Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

1. You need 1/2 Cup of Quinoa.
2. It's 1/4 Cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
3. You need 1/2 Tbs of Balsamic Vinegar.
4. Prepare 1/2 Tbs of Chopped Garlic.
5. It's 1/2 Tsp of Dried Basil.
6. You need 1/2 Tsp of Dried Thyme.
7. You need 1/4 Cup of Cherry Tomatoes.
8. Prepare 1 Tsp of Mustard.
9. Prepare of Salmon Fillet.
10. It's of Salt & Pepper.
11. Prepare of Preferred Yoghurt.
12. Prepare 1 Tbs of Lemon Juice.

Pan-seared Salmon w Mediterranean Quinoa Salad instructions

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!.