Salmon and Edamame Salad - fresh, filling and ready in 5
Tender salmon, beluga lentils and edamame with a creamy mustard dressing. A quick, balanced lunch that actually keeps you full.
Light but filling, and ready in minutes. A good one for busy days when you want something that feels fresh and keeps you going.
Calories 400 Protein 33g Fat 13g Carbs 34g
Here’s today’s nutritious & easy recipe from Jac’s Healthy Recipes. Good Macros built-in.
SALMON AND EDAMAME SALAD
🧑🧑🧒🧒 2 Servings 🧭 5 Mins 👌400 Cals
This is the kind of salad that doesn’t leave you hunting for snacks an hour later. The lentils give it proper substance, the edamame adds a nice bite, and the flaked salmon makes it feel like a real meal rather than just leaves on a plate. The creamy mustard dressing pulls it all together without being heavy, and everything comes together in about 5 minutes if you’re using ready-cooked ingredients. With 33g of protein and 400 calories, it’s a steady, satisfying lunch that works well when you want something fresh but filling.
SALMON AND EDAMAME SALAD
🧑🧑🧒🧒 2 Servings 🧭 5 Mins 👌400 Cals
INGREDIENTS
100g (4oz) edamame beans (soya beans)
30g (2 tbsp) natural yogurt
1 tsp English mustard
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
200g (9oz) cooked beluga lentils
15cm (6in) cucumber
2 spring (green) onion
1 tsp honey
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
125g (1 fillet) steamed salmon
80g (3oz) baby spinach leaves
METHOD
STEP 1
For frozen edamame: place in a microwaveable bowl, cover with water, loosely cover with cling film and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
STEP 2
Combine the yogurt, mustard and a generous amount of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
STEP 3
Place the beluga lentils, cucumber, spring (green) onions and cooled edamame in a bowl and mix well. Pour over the yogurt dressing and mix well.
STEP 4
Mix the honey and balsamic vinegar together. Flake in the salmon and stir lightly.
STEP 5
Layer up your salad bowls (or lunchbox containers) with spinach leaves at the bottom, lentil and beluga salad next with the flaked salmon on the top
NUTRITIONAL INFO (PER SERVING)
400 CALS // 33G PROTEIN // 13G FAT // 34G CARBS
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Salmon and Edamame Salad. Light but filling, and ready in minutes. A good one for busy days when you want something that feels fresh and keeps you going.