Salmon Couscous Salad
Serves
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
18 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb. (450g) salmon fillets
2 tbsp. olive oil
salt & pepper
1 tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. ground turmeric
2 limes, 1 halved & 1 zested & juiced
1½ cups (260g) couscous
1 cup (285g) Greek yogurt
4 tbsp. water
½ cup (80g) feta cheese, crumbled
1 cucumber, diced
4 tbsp. parsley, chopped
4 tbsp. mint leaves, chopped
1½ cups (40g) arugula
2 green onions, sliced
Nutrition
(Per Serving)
Calories
582
Fats
20 g
Protein
40 g
Carbs
58 g
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Place the salmon fillets, skin-side-down on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, ½ teaspoon of cumin and ½ teaspoon of turmeric. Place the halved lime, cut-side up, next to the salmon.
- Place the baking sheet into the hot oven and roast the salmon for 18-20 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- In the meantime, cook the couscous according to instructions on the packaging.
- Next, prepare the dressing by combining the yogurt, water, lime zest and juice, and whisk until smooth. Add the remaining ½ teaspoon of cumin, ¼ cup of feta cheese, the cucumber and most of the parsley and mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper, mix and set aside until needed.
- Add the cooked couscous and arugula to the yogurt dressing and toss to combine. Remove the skin from the cooked salmon and flake it with a fork. Add the salmon to the couscous, and mix through gently.
- To serve, squeeze the roasted lime over the salad, garnish with the green onions, and the remaining feta cheese, parsley and mint.