Salmon, Spelt and Mixed Vegetables Salad

This Salmon, Spelt and Mixed Vegetables Salad is packed with fibre, protein, healthy fats, good carbs, minerals and vitamins, making it a very balanced dish that can be enjoyed warm as well as cold.

The salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids which help lower inflammation in the body and support brain, heart and liver health.

The variety of vegetables in the salad ensures the consumption of different vitamins and minerals which are linked to many health benefits.

Salmon, Spelt and Mixed Vegetables Salad

Ingredients: (serves 4)

• 1/2 lemon zest (grated)

• 1 garlic clove

• a handful of mixed herbs of your choice (I used parsley and basil)

• 70 g spelt

• 100 g mixed bell peppers

• 30 g red onion

• 80 g cucumber

• 100 g goat cheese

• 150 g cherry tomatoes

• 1/2 avocado

• 60 g baby spinach

• 4 salmon fillets (skinless)

For the dressing:

• Extra Virgin Olive oil: 40 g

• Dijon Mustard: 1/2 tsp

• Apple cider vinegar: 1/2 tbsp

• Ground pepper: to taste

• Dried chilly flakes: to taste

• Sea salt: to taste

Method:

1. Cook the spelt according to the pack instructions

2. Cook the salmon fillets (I steamed them)

3. Finely chop the vegetables and add them to a bowl

4. Once cooked, add the salmon flakes, the spelt (drained) and the dressing.

5. Mix all the ingredients together, serve and enjoy!