Quinoa, salmon and avocado salad

A complete main-meal salad rich in healthy fats: quinoa, salmon and avocado, lifted with lemon and dill. Balanced, fresh and filling, it is a healthy, refined lunch that is good for your heart.

Prep: 15 min  |  Cook: 15 min  |  Servings: 2  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 701 kcal · 40 g protein · 26 g carbohydrate · 49 g fat

Ingredients

• 120 g quinoa
• 2 salmon fillets
• 1 avocado
• 100 g rocket
• 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• dill

Method

1. Cook the quinoa and leave it to cool until lukewarm.
2. Cook the salmon and flake it.
3. Dice the avocado.
4. Mix the quinoa, rocket, avocado and salmon, then dress with lemon.

Nutritional benefits

Salmon and avocado both provide omega-3 and monounsaturated fats that are good for your heart and cholesterol, while quinoa supplies plant protein and fibre. This complete salad combines protein and healthy fats for a balanced, filling, gluten-free lunch.

Variations and substitutions

• With smoked salmon for a quick version.
• With trout or mackerel.
• With pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
• With cucumber and radishes.

Storage and preparing ahead

Keeps for 2 days; add the avocado just before serving. Ideal for a lunchbox.

💡 Good to know

The salmon and avocado pairing is packed with healthy fats: a lunch that is as satisfying as it is good for your heart.

Related reading

Discover more: high-protein recipes · cholesterol-friendly recipes · healthy & balanced recipes · gluten-free recipes.

Foods in this recipe: quinoa · salmon · avocado · rocket · lemon.

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