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Mackerel & Quinoa Salad With Lemon-Caper Dressing

Mackerel & Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Caper Dressing Bliss

This Mackerel & Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Caper Dressing is a nutritious and delicious meal option perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Quinoa cooked and cooled
  • 1 can Mackerel drained
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber Cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Capers drained
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 clove Garlic minced

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cooking pot
  • Baking sheet
  • spatula
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, then let it cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, mackerel, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, capers, olive oil, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be served immediately but is best after chilling to allow the flavors to meld.

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