Description
A vibrant and nutrient-packed salmon salad featuring steamed salmon and broccoli, fluffy couscous infused with lemon dressing, and a burst of flavor from pomegranate and pumpkin seeds, garnished with fresh watercress for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 100g couscous
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 salmon fillets
- 200g sprouting broccoli, roughly shredded, larger stalks removed
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Seeds from half a pomegranate
- Small handful pumpkin seeds
- 2 handfuls watercress
- Olive oil and extra lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the Couscous: Season the couscous and toss it with 1 tsp olive oil. Pour boiling water over the couscous until it is covered by 1cm, then set aside to absorb the water and soften.
- Steam the Broccoli and Salmon: Heat water in a tiered steamer until boiling. Add the shredded sprouting broccoli to the bottom tier and place the salmon fillets in the tier above. Steam for 3 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the broccoli is tender.
- Cool the Broccoli: Drain the steamed broccoli and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down.
- Make the Lemon Dressing: Combine the remaining olive oil with the juice of one lemon to create a fresh dressing.
- Toss the Salad: Mix the cooled broccoli, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, and lemon dressing through the fluffed couscous. At the last moment, roughly chop the watercress and fold it through the couscous mixture.
- Serve: Plate the couscous salad alongside the steamed salmon. Serve with lemon wedges and extra olive oil for drizzling, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the couscous is covered by boiling water by about 1cm for perfect texture.
- Steaming preserves the nutrients in salmon and broccoli while maintaining moisture and flavor.
- Cooling the broccoli under cold water helps keep it crisp and prevents overcooking.
- Fresh pomegranate seeds add a juicy sweetness and crunch to the salad.
- Adjust olive oil quantity to taste when dressing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: salmon salad, healthy salad, steamed salmon, couscous salad, pomegranate salad, broccoli salad, watercress, light lunch, Mediterranean diet, easy healthy meals
