Incorporating salmon into your diet offers significant benefits, thanks to its rich content of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. These nutrients can enhance energy levels, support muscle recovery and promote heart health, making salmon an excellent choice for maintaining peak performance throughout demanding workdays. Check out our recipe below to see how to incorporate salmon into your diet.

 

Ingredients

200g noodles (you can choose your favourite – we recommend soba or rice noodles)

1 tablespoon sesame oil

4 salmon fillets

1/4 red onion (finely sliced)

1 carrot (grated)

1 small cucumber (finely sliced)

1 red capsicum (finely sliced)

3 cups rocket or red cabbage (chopped roughly)

1 avocado (sliced)

1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

 

Method

  1. Boil the noodles for 3-5 minutes or follow the cooking time recommended on the packaging.
  2. Drain water and set aside.
  3. Heat pan with half the sesame oil on medium heat and place the salmon fillets skin down. Cook salmon fillets for 3-5 minutes on skin side and then turn over to cook for another 2 minutes and set aside.
  4. In a large salad bowl, add vegetables and pumpkin seeds.
  5. Pour vinegars, remainder of sesame oil and soy sauce over salad and combine well.
  6. Toss noodles through salad, mix well.
  7. To serve, divide the noodle salad between bowls and place salmon on top.

 

Notes

Serves: 4

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Difficulty level: Easy

Ingredients: Feel free to use any salad ingredients you have in the fridge—whether it's leftover greens, veggies or even your favourite dressing. It’s a great way to make use of what you have on hand and create a tasty, customised salad.

 

Recipe inspired by: Category: Recipes | Nutrition Australia