Smoked Salmon Quinoa Salad

Smoked Salmon Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 200g Gamze Smoked Salmon
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 continental cucumber, halved and sliced
• 2-3 large handfuls of fresh baby spinach
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 cup toasted pepitas
• 150g feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tbsp pesto
• Lemon juice
• Salt and pepper

Method:

1. Begin by preparing your salad components. In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, sliced cucumber, fresh baby spinach, and diced avocado.
2. Toast the pepitas in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are golden and fragrant. This adds a delightful crunch and nuttiness to the salad. Once toasted, add them to the salad bowl.
3. Crumble the feta cheese into the bowl, adding a creamy texture and a tangy flavour to the mix.
4. In a small bowl, stir together the pesto and a generous squeeze of lemon juice. This helps to thin the pesto, making it easier to distribute throughout the salad. Drizzle this mixture over the salad ingredients.
5. Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the pesto and lemon dressing. Break apart the salmon and scatter over the top. The salmon could just as easily be swapped for chicken or even our meatballs!