SALMON & FETA WILTED SPINACH SALAD

Salmon & Feta Wilted Spinach Salad image

My friend mentioned a Turkish salmon and couscous dish that sounded fantastic, so I started experimenting. I prefer this salad warm, but it's also tasty served cold. -Jeni Pittard, Statham, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 salmon fillet (8 ounces)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lemon wedges

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Place salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin side down. Sprinkle with lemon juice and Greek seasoning. Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 15-18 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine quinoa, broth and oil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 12-15 minutes., To serve, break salmon into 1-in. pieces using a fork. Place spinach, tomatoes, quinoa and salmon in a large bowl. Add cheese, herbs and pepper; toss gently to combine. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges