Step 1

Start by cooking the quinoa. Rinse raw quinoa under running cold water for a few minutes, or until the water runs clear. This helps remove the bitterness from the quinoa grains, and gives it an overall more pleasant flavor.

Step 2

Boil quinoa in water following package instructions, about 15 minutes. Drain off any excess water, and rinse the grains under cold water to cool it down.

Step 3

Add cooked quinoa to a salad bowl, along with roughly chopped smoked salmon, arugula and sliced avocado.

Step 4

Optionally, pour dressing of your choice over the salad, and combine!