Smoked salmon, quinoa & dill lunch pot
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to lunch when I want something that feels fancy but comes together in just fifteen minutes. The beauty of using ready to eat quinoa is that there's virtually no cooking involved, which means you can have a nutritious, satisfying meal on the table faster than you'd think. Quinoa is packed with protein and all nine essential amino acids, making it perfect for keeping you full through the afternoon. The smoked salmon adds a lovely richness while the fresh dill, cucumber and radishes keep everything bright and crisp. It's one of those dishes that looks impressive but honestly couldn't be simpler to put together.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 2 tbsphalf-fat soured cream
- 2 tbsplemon juice
- ½ packdill finely chopped
- 250 gpouch ready-to-eat quinoa(we used Merchant Gourmet)
- 1½ cucumber halved and sliced
- 14 radishes finely sliced
- 100 gsmoked salmon torn into strips
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
First, make the dressing. Mix the soured cream and lemon juice together in a bowl, then add most of the dill, reserving a quarter for serving.
- 2
In another bowl, combine the quinoa with the cucumber and radishes, and stir through half the dressing. Season and top with the salmon and the rest of the dill.
- 3
Put the other half of the dressing in a small pot and drizzle over the quinoa just before serving.
Recipe Variations
Get AI-powered ingredient substitution suggestions.
You Might Also Like
Butter bean curry
This butter bean curry is one of my go to weeknight dinners when I want something satisfying but don't have hours to spend cooking. The whole thing comes together in under an hour, and butter beans are incredibly affordable and packed with fiber, keeping you full for ages. I love how versatile it is too, with the warming spices and creamy beans balanced by fresh coriander and a zingy banana and cucumber raita on the side. It's genuinely delicious, feels a bit fancy, but honestly couldn't be simpler.
Air fryer roast beef joint
You know what surprised me most about making roast beef in the air fryer? How incredibly quick and simple it is. This method cuts your cooking time in half compared to a traditional oven, and honestly, the results are just as impressive. The beauty of beef is that it's packed with iron and B vitamins, which are essential for energy and overall health. With just a handful of pantry staples and five minutes of prep, you'll have a stunning, tender roast that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests without the fuss.
Bread in four easy steps
Making your own bread doesn't have to be intimidating. This granary loaf comes together in just four straightforward steps, ready to eat in under an hour. Granary flour is packed with whole grains and fiber, which means you're getting real nutritional value with every slice. What I love most is how simple and budget friendly this recipe is. You probably have most of these ingredients in your kitchen already, and the fast action yeast does all the hard work for you. Trust me, once you taste homemade bread warm from the oven, you'll be making this constantly.
Reviews
Sign in to write a review.