Salmon and Grain Salad with Red Onion Quickies

Name: Salmon and Grain Salad with Red Onion Quickies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 red onion, sliced into slim half-moons; 1/2 cup (4 oz., 110 g) white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup (4 oz., 110 g) nonchlorinated water; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon pickling spice, homemade or store-bought; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 8 ounces (225 g) green beans; 3 cups cooked grains (rice, quinoa, farro, couscous, or any combination of whole grains), warm or at room temperature; 6 radishes, thinly sliced; 1 half-pint jar pressure-canned salmon or tuna, drained; 1/2 cup (4 oz., 235 ml) olive oil; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional); Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 red onion, sliced into slim half-moons
1/2 cup (4 oz., 110 g) white wine vinegar
1/2 cup (4 oz., 110 g) nonchlorinated water
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon pickling spice, homemade or store-bought
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces (225 g) green beans
3 cups cooked grains (rice, quinoa, farro, couscous, or any combination of whole grains), warm or at room temperature
6 radishes, thinly sliced
1 half-pint jar pressure-canned salmon or tuna, drained
1/2 cup (4 oz., 235 ml) olive oil
3 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Place the onion slices in a small glass or ceramic bowl.
2
In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, water, salt, pickling spice, and red pepper to a simmer.
3
Pour the brine over the onion slices and set aside for 20 minutes.
4
Trim the beans, leaving the little tails but removing the stem ends.
5
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil Add the green beans and blanch for 3 minutes.
6
Drain.
7
Fluff up the cooked grains on a beautiful platter.
8
Scatter the green beans over the grains.
9
Drain the pickled onions, reserving the brine.
10
Sprinkle half the pickled onions over the salad.
11
(Save the other half for tacos, sandwiches, omeletsoh, just about anything.)
12
Top the salad with the radishes and fish.
13
Whisk together 1/4 cup of the reserved pickling brine and the olive oil (or shake in a covered jar) until emulsified.
14
Taste and season with salt, if necessary, and pepper.
15
Drizzle the salad with the dressing, add the mayonnaise, if using, and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 red onion, sliced into slim half-moons, 1/2 cup (4 oz., 110 g) white wine vinegar, 1/2 cup (4 oz., 110 g) nonchlorinated water, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste, and more.

Yes, Salmon and Grain Salad with Red Onion Quickies falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!