Famous Crunchy Quinoa Salad with Salmon

A crunchy and savory salad with the perfect combination of quinoa, rice, fresh veggies, and a delicious salmon topping. Ideal for a healthy meal packed with flavor.

By @vivesanobyanacorcuera

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Cook time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 0.5 cup cooked rice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 3 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 lemon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 0 water
• 0.5 cup edamame
• 1 persian cucumber chopped
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 0.25 cup green onions
• 1 avocado diced
• 4 fillets salmon cooked

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa and cooked rice.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (180°C). Mix quinoa and rice with sesame oil, soy sauce, and sriracha sauce. Place them evenly on a baking sheet.
3. Place the baking sheet into the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time to ensure a crispy texture.
4. While the quinoa and rice are cooking, prepare the salad dressing by blending peanut butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, maple syrup, and a splash of water.
5. Assemble the salad by combining edamame, cucumber, cilantro, green onions, avocado, and the crunchy quinoa and rice mix in a large bowl.
6. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss well to combine all ingredients evenly.
7. Top with cooked salmon pieces before serving.