Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon with Quinoa Salad

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix together the juice of half a lemon, chopped fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Brush the lemon herb mixture over the salmon fillets.

4. 4

   Place the salmon fillets on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked through and has grill marks. Remove from the grill and set aside.

5. 5

   In a medium saucepan, cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Let it cool slightly.

6. 6

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, diced bell pepper, and chopped fresh parsley.

7. 7

   Drizzle the quinoa salad with lemon juice and a bit of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Serve the grilled lemon herb salmon alongside the quinoa salad.