Rub the salmon with the dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 clove of minced garlic. Set aside.
4 6 oz salmon fillets, 1 tsp basil, ½ tsp crushed red pepper, 1 garlic clove
Precook quinoa per directions on the package. Set aside.
2 cups quinoa
To prepare the salad, choose a large bowl and put all salad ingredients (except hummus) in the bowl. Toss the salad and set aside.
1 tbsp lemon juice, 4 cups mixed salad greens, bunch of basil, no stems, 1 cup feta cheese, 36 olives, 2 cucumbers, 2 cups red pepper
To prepare the salmon, drizzle olive oil in a pan and heat on medium. Cook the salmon in the pan for 5-7 minutes or until it’s flaky and cooked through. Once ready, turn off the heat and set aside.
2 tbsp olive oil
Prepare the meal by putting the prepared, mixed salad in a bowl. Top with a piece of salmon and a dollop of hummus. Enjoy!
8 tbsp hummus
Notes
Feel free to substitute or omit any of the ingredients. Play with this recipe and make it your own. Enjoy!