# Salmon with Quinoa

**By Merve Tığlı** · 2026-07-05

Fluffy quinoa topped with smoked salmon, sautéed peppers and fragrant herbs — a light, omega-rich plate that comes together in minutes.

**Serves 1**

### Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

-   Energy: 381 kcal
-   Protein: 17 g
-   Fat: 18 g
-   Carbohydrate: 31 g
-   Fibre: 6 g

_Estimated values._

### Ingredients

-   1 small glass quinoa
-   2 pieces smoked salmon
-   A pinch of black pepper
-   Bay leaf
-   Rosemary
-   ½ small onion
-   Lemon
-   Small green pepper (20 g)
-   1 tablespoon olive oil
-   Small red pepper (25 g)

### Method

Soak the quinoa in two small glasses of warm water for two hours, then boil for at least 15 minutes. In 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sauté the onion cut into rings; add the chopped green and red pepper and sauté, then add the salmon and cook briefly without drying it out. In a salad bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with the mixture and serve.

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> Source: [nFit Diet & Nutrition](https://shop.nfitdiet.com/blogs/nfit-recipes/salmon-with-quinoa)