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SALAD WITH SALMON, PEAS & LONG-GRAIN RICE — LIGHT AND BALANCED

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SALAD WITH SALMON, PEAS & LONG-GRAIN RICE — LIGHT AND BALANCED

SALAD WITH SALMON, PEAS & LONG-GRAIN RICE — LIGHT AND BALANCED

A refreshing and nutritious salad made with tender oven-baked salmon pieces, sweet peas, and fluffy long-grain rice, combined with fresh herbs and bright lemon accents. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

🕒 Prep & Cook Time: 30 min

🍽️ Servings: 2
🔥 Calories: 350 cal / serving

🥄 Ingredients

  • 50 g long-grain rice
  • 150 g salmon fillet (or thinner edges from a large fillet)
  • 200 g frozen peas
  • 2 sprigs dill
  • 2 sprigs parsley
  • 2 young green onions (spring onions)
  • Zest of 1/4 organic lemon
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Season salmon with salt and pepper, rub with 1 tbsp olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes if using a regular fillet; if using thinner edge pieces, bake for 10–15 minutes until just cooked.
  2. Finely chop dill, parsley, and green onions. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, lemon zest, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Let herbs macerate while preparing other ingredients.
  3. Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Cook peas according to package instructions until tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer peas to a mixing bowl.
  4. In the same pot, cook the rice according to package instructions. Drain well and add to the bowl with peas.
  5. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the macerated herbs and stir gently.
  6. Flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces, squeeze remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice over it, and add to the bowl.
  7. Combine all ingredients gently, season with salt to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.

💡 Tips

  • Using thinner salmon edges shortens cooking time and reduces waste.
  • Fresh herbs and lemon juice brighten the flavors, making this a light yet satisfying dish.
  • This salad pairs well with crusty bread or a light green salad.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Healthy lunch or dinner
  • Light summer meals
  • Seafood lovers seeking quick recipes

📝 Final Thoughts

This salmon salad brings together simple, fresh ingredients to create a balanced dish full of texture and flavor. It’s a wonderful way to use leftover salmon pieces for a wholesome meal.