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Salmon quinoa salad in a jar

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword canned salmon salad, mason jar salad, meal prep lunch, quinoa salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 5 jars
Quinoa, red pepper, canned salmon and spinach over an orange lemon mustard dressing. Makes five jars.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ½ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • ⅓ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ tsp salt sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper coarse
  • 4 garlic cloves, medium, crushed
  • 1 tbsp mustard

Salad

  • 1 cup quinoa washed thoroughly, cooked according to packet instructions
  • 2 bell peppers red, washed and cut into small cubes
  • 2 cans salmon drained, skin removed, mashed
  • 5 cups spinach fresh

Directions

  • Dressing: whisk the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, garlic and mustard together in a small bowl until smooth and blended. Set aside.
  • Quinoa: put the quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, turn the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool completely.
  • Assemble: share the dressing among the five jars. In each jar, gently pack layers in this order: peppers, quinoa, salmon and spinach.
  • Close each jar firmly and refrigerate until you are ready to eat.
  • Serve: shake the jar to spread the dressing, then pour onto a plate or eat right from the jar.

Notes

Keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below.
Keep refrigerated and use within three days. Safety: contains salmon (seafood); keep at 40 F or below and eat within 1 to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 291g | Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 709mg | Potassium: 933mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 2.6g | Vitamin A: 3063IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 3.5mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 5 jars; mustard counted as prepared mustard, quinoa counted as dry quinoa, peppers counted as green bell pepper, salmon counted as canned pink salmon, drained (one can 350 g). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.