Everything Seed Crusted Salmon with Bulghur, Tomato and Cucumber Salad

This recipe is one you will keep in your repertoire. It’s light yet satiating. It’s quick and easy but looks impressive. It’s great for a mid-week di...This recipe is one you will keep in your repertoire. It’s light yet satiating. It’s quick and easy but looks impressive. It’s great for a mid-week dinner but special enough for guests. It makes a perfect lunch or summer dinner, and the leftovers it makes are divine. It’s full of fibre, protein and gut-friendly nuts, seeds and herbs. Could this be the perfect meal?



We tested this recipe using our “Everything Seeds.” If you like, you can use a shop-bought dukkah or a mix of your favourite seeds.
Read more This recipe is one you will keep in your repertoire. It’s light yet satiating. It’s quick and easy but looks impressive. It’s great for a mid-week dinner but special enough for guests. It makes a perfect lunch or summer dinner, and the leftovers it makes are divine. It’s full of fibre, protein and gut-friendly nuts, seeds and herbs. Could this be the perfect meal?



We tested this recipe using our “Everything Seeds.” If you like, you can use a shop-bought dukkah or a mix of your favourite seeds.
This recipe is one you will keep in your repertoire. It’s light yet satiating. It’s quick and easy but looks impressive. It’s great for a mid-week dinner but special enough for guests. It makes a perfect lunch or summer dinner, and the leftovers it makes are divine. It’s full of fibre, protein and gut-friendly nuts, seeds and herbs. Could this be the perfect meal?

We tested this recipe using our “Everything Seeds.” If you like, you can use a shop-bought dukkah or a mix of your favourite seeds.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
2 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Healthy
fats
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts, Fish, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Healthy
fats
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

46g
Protein
742kcal
Calories
43g
Total Fat
42g
Carbs
5g
Sugars
14g
Fibre
110mg
Calcium
8%
 
4mg
Iron
22%
 
138mg
Magnesium
33%
 
1307mg
Potassium
28%
 
318mg
Sodium
14%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
9.8mcg
Vitamin B12
408%
 
12.9mcg
Vitamin D
65%
 
5.6mg
Vitamin E
37%
 
95mcg
Vitamin B9
24%
 
241mcg
Vitamin A
27%
 
37mg
Vitamin C
41%
 
2.1mg
Zinc
19%
 
132mcg
Vitamin K
110%
 
0.4mg
Copper
44%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B2
23%
 
17.5mg
Vitamin B3
109%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B6
29%
 
539mg
Phosphorus
43%
 
Protein: 46g; Calories: 742kcal; Total Fat: 43g; Carbs: 42g; Sugars: 5g; Fibre: 14g; Calcium: 110mg (8%); Iron: 4mg (22%); Magnesium: 138mg (33%); Potassium: 1307mg (28%); Sodium: 318mg (14%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 9.8mcg (408%); Vitamin D: 12.9mcg (65%); Vitamin E: 5.6mg (37%); Vitamin B9: 95mcg (24%); Vitamin A: 241mcg (27%); Vitamin C: 37mg (41%); Zinc: 2.1mg (19%); Vitamin K: 132mcg (110%); Copper: 0.4mg (44%); Vitamin B2: 0.3mg (23%); Vitamin B3: 17.5mg (109%); Vitamin B6: 0.5mg (29%); Phosphorus: 539mg (43%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Healthy
fats
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts, Fish, Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 2
bulgur wheat
Swaps: quinoa, short grain brown rice
water
For the salmon
salmon fillets
Swaps: cod fillet, hake, pollock fillet, trout
dukkah
plus an extra sprinkle
For the salad
juiced
dijon mustard
maple syrup
Swaps: radish
3cm cubed
cucumber
Swaps: radish
3cm cubed
chopped
Swaps: chives, tarragon
basil
Swaps: chives, tarragon
mint
Swaps: chives, tarragon
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Place the bulghur and water with a pinch of salt into a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes or until the water has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and set aside, covered.

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