March 7, 2024
Smoked Salmon Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 225g smoked salmon
- 1/2 cup cream cheese whipped
- 2 tablespoons chives minced + divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 avocado thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber matchstick
Directions
- Lay a piece of plastic wrap on the counter. Sprinkle plastic wrap with sesame seeds (2 tablespoons). Place smoked salmon over the sesame seeds, overlapping the slices to form a 10 x 6" rectangle.
- Spread whipped cream cheese (1/2 cup) over the top of the smoked salmon. Sprinkle with (2 tablespoons) chives and (1 tablespoon) lemon zest.
- Place sliced (1/2) avocado and (1/2) cucumbers along the long edge of the salmon, then use the plastic wrap to help roll the salmon over itself.
- Toss roll up in the freezer for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice into 12 pieces, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts - 1 Serving
- Calories: 78
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 18 g
- Fiber: 1g

Ingredients Salad 1 cup farro, dry ½ cup quinoa, dry 2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth (for cooking grains) 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded 1 cucumber, diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 green bell pepper, diced ¾ cup canned corn, drained and rinsed ½ cup black olives, sliced ¼ cup red onion, finely diced 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled Dressing ¼ cup olive oil 3 tbsp red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp dried oregano 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (to taste) ½ tsp salt (adjust as needed) ¼ tsp black pepper Instructions Step 1 - Cook the grains Rinse farro and quinoa. Combine with vegetable broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 20–25 minutes until tender. Drain any excess liquid and let cool slightly. Step 2- Prepare the salad base In a large bowl, add cooked grains, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, corn, olives, red onion, chickpeas, and parsley. Step 3 - Make the dressing Whisk olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth. Step 4 - Assemble Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle feta on top and mix lightly. Step 5 - Chill or serve Serve immediately or refrigerate 30–60 minutes to let flavors develop. Nutrition and Cooking Times Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Total time: 50 minutes Nutrient Value: Calories: 520 -560kcal | Protein: 38-42g | Fat: 20-23g | Carbohydrates: 48-52g | Fibre: 11 - 14g


