Dani Spies

Anyhow, this was a total "fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants" lunch (did I get that saying right?). I had some cooked quinoa in the fridge and not much else. I didn't have my old faithful rotisserie chicken or turkey... leftovers. It was just me and my end-of-the-week, bottom-of-the-drawer produce.

So I did what I always do when my creative kitchen juices are not flowin'... I went back to the basics... veggies, lean protein, slow carbs, and healthy fat.

This was the mental process behind this Salmon and Basil Quinoa Salad:

Veggie? Cucumber. Check.

Slow Carb? Quinoa. Check.

Lean protein and healthy fat? Salmon. Check. Check.

And let me just say, this was the first time I ever used canned Salmon. I must say, it was yummy! I wasn't dissapointed.

I often find some of the best dishes come out of desperation. It forces you to step outside the box... try something you might not normally try. So next time you think you have nothing in the house to eat, try this little trick and see what you can come up with!!