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Green Bean, Zucchini, Chickpea, Salmon Salad with Dijon Lemon Dressing

Recipe by Fayette Nyehn
This Salad has different vegetables, like green beans, zucchini, and tomatoes. It is protein-packed, colorful, and great for meal prep.
Servings 4
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chickpeas (canned and drain)
  • 1.5 LB salmon
  • 12 oz green beans
  • 4 medium zucchini
  • half an onion
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 TBSP Dijon mustard
  • 4 TBSP apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 TBSP lemon juice
  • 1 ½ TBSP parsley flakes
  • 1 ½ TBSP black pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash and cut the zucchini into pieces.
  • Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the zucchini, salt, and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
  • Season the salmon with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp parsley flakes.
  • Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the salmon and cook for 5 minutes or until fully cooked.
  • Use a fork to separate the salmon.
  • Add water and salt to a pot and boil for 2 minutes.
  • Cut the ends of the green beans, transfer them to the pot, and cook for 3-5 minutes.
  • Drain the green beans and allow them to cool.
  • Peel the garlic and use a garlic press to turn the garlic cloves into a minced.
  • Dice the onion.
  • Wash and cut the cherry tomatoes.

Make the Salad Dressing

  • In four jars or bowls, combine 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp minced garlic, ½ tsp black pepper, and salt to taste in each jar.

Add the Vegetables and Protein Sources

  • To each jar, add ¼ cup chickpeas, ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, ½ cup salmon, ½ cup zucchini, 2 tbsp onion, ½ cup green beans.

Serve

  • When ready to eat, transfer the mixture to a bowl, combine and enjoy!

Notes

Warm the salad in the microwave for a minute or two before eating.
The salad can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days.