StilettoChef

Hey there smartie, you know salmon, a light and super mega brain boosting protein, cooks in minutes, with the Vitamin A and C of spinach and the good carbs you need from the quinoa, the perfect combination for a pre-made lunch, a meal on the go as a side dish or a main meal.

• 2 Cups baby spinach  ** Easy to purchase in the bag, pre washed and adds a vibrant color and major nutrients to any boring ol salad!
• 2 Cups uncooked quinoa
• 2- 5 oz Salmon fillet ** Frozen fillets are great and convenient and super economical.
• 1/4  cup  thinly sliced red onion
• Sea Salt to taste
• ¼ C Extra virgin olive oil ** Again easy marinades, dressings and dips made right out of your pantry at home!
• ¼ C Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon honey

Preheat broiler

For  the Easy  Vinaigrette

Whisk together, ¼ C extra virgin olive oil, ¼ C balsamic vinegar, honey,

1. Bring water to a boil and cook the quinoa, add a bit of salt to taste, strain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

3. While quinoa cooks, sprinkle fillet evenly with sea  salt . Place fish on a foil-lined broiler pan coated with a drizzle of olive oil. Broil on high for 10 minutes, until fish is opaque and firm to the touch. Gently break the salmon into a large mixing bowl flaky pieces with a fork.

4. Toss salmon, quinoa, spinach, red onion  and balsamic vinaigrette in a large bowl; toss gently to coat.

A super simple + easy boil, broil, toss and dress salad, saves well for the week and freezes well too! Enjoy deeelish salmon with a simple variety of flavors you already have at home in your pantry, it doesn’t take a braniac to make brainfood anymore! xx ♥ck