Of which 4.6 g sugars and 6.8 g saturated fat.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights Complete protein (quinoa) · Magnesium (quinoa) · Omega-3 (salmon)
Allergens fish
Quinoa salad with smoked salmon and avocado
Fresh, quick and full of good fats.
Ingredients
- 150 g (5½ oz) cooked quinoa, cooled
- 100 g (3½ oz) smoked salmon, flaked
- ½ ripe avocado (80 g / 2¾ oz)
- ½ cucumber (150 g / 5½ oz)
- 100 g (3½ oz) cherry tomatoes
- 1 endive (50 g / 1¾ oz)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (20 g / ¾ oz)
- ½ lemon, juice only (15 g / ½ oz)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- fresh parsley, to taste — optional
Method
- Cook the quinoa according to the package directions, drain well and let it cool.
- Dice the avocado and cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes and separate the endive leaves.
The full method (7 steps), Rico's tip, the variations and storage are in the ebook “Fish & Seafood”. The English edition is coming soon.
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