The spring season is reminiscent of blooming flowers and plants coming back to life, making it the ideal time to enjoy fresh produce throughout the day at mealtime. Salads are, of course, one of the easiest ways to combine the flavors of your favorite fruits and vegetables, but you can take your veggies to the next level with refreshing recipe ideas.
Creating a delicious, satisfying salad can be easy if you start with quality ingredients. Perfect for those busy weeknights, heartier salad recipes can provide quick, easy eating options. This Salmon and Grain salad bowl, tomatoes and chickpeas together on a bed of lettuce topped with ranch dressing, is a tasty option.
Salmon and grain salad bowl
Servings:2
400 grams salmon
2 tablespoons paprika, divided
Salt, to taste
Pepper to taste
15 grams chickpeas
2 tablespoons olive oil
200 grams mixed vegetable salad
250 grams red quinoa, cooked
150 grams cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons Ranch Dressing
Preparation
Heat the oven to 180 degrees. Sprinkle salmon with 1 teaspoon paprika; Season with salt and pepper. Bake on a lined baking tray for 15 minutes, or until desired doneness.
Place chickpeas in olive oil and remaining bell pepper in a bowl; Add salt and pepper to taste. Add chickpeas to a lined baking sheet. Bake at 200 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
Add lettuce to plate or bowl. Add quinoa, chickpeas, salmon and tomatoes. Drizzle with ranch dressing.
