ZINGY SALMON & BROWN RICE SALAD

Zingy salmon & brown rice salad image

This summery recipe has the ideal combination of slow-releasing carbs, lean protein and heart-friendly fats

Provided by Good Food team

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

200g brown basmati rice
200g frozen soya beans , defrosted
2 salmon fillets
1 cucumber , diced
small bunch spring onions , sliced
small bunch coriander , roughly chopped
zest and juice 1 lime
1 red chilli , diced, deseeded if you like
4 tsp light soy sauce

Steps:

Cook the rice following pack instructions and 3 mins before it's done, add the soya beans. Drain and cool under cold running water.
Meanwhile, put the salmon on a plate, then microwave on High for 3 mins or until cooked through. Allow to cool slightly, remove the skin with a fork, then flake.
Gently fold the cucumber, spring onions, coriander and salmon into the rice and beans. In a separate bowl, mix the lime zest and juice, chilli and soy, then pour over the rice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 1.42 milligram of sodium