Diabetes-Friendly Diabetes-Friendly Dinner Diabetes-Friendly Fish & Seafood Diabetes-Friendly Salmon Salmon Couscous Salad 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews This healthy and easy salad is designed to be made with precooked or leftover salmon. To quickly cook salmon, lightly brush with olive oil, then roast in a 450 degrees F oven until the fish is opaque and firm, 8 to 12 minutes. By Lauren Lastowka Lauren Lastowka See More Lauren Lastowka is a writer and editor with more than 15 years of experience working in the areas of health and well-being. She has worked on Diabetic Living, EatingWell and Edible San Diego magazines. She is passionate about health literacy and patient empowerment and has translated research and clinical guidelines into reader-friendly plain language for years. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 23, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 4 cups Nutrition Profile: Bone Health Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High Blood Pressure Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This 10-minute dish is a quick way to use up leftover salmon.Couscous is a good source of plant-based protein, supporting heart health.Dried apricots and goat cheese top off the salad with sweet and tangy flavors. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings ¼ cup sliced cremini mushrooms ¼ cup diced eggplant 3 cups baby spinach 2 tablespoons white-wine vinaigrette, divided (see Tip) ¼ cup cooked Israeli couscous, preferably whole-wheat 4 ounces cooked salmon ¼ cup sliced dried apricots 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese (1/2 ounce) Directions Coat a small skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and eggplant; cook, stirring, until lightly browned and juices have been released, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Toss spinach with 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. vinaigrette and place on a 9-inch plate. Toss couscous with the remaining 2 tsp. vinaigrette and place on top of the spinach. Place salmon on top. Top with the cooked vegetables, dried apricots, and goat cheese. Tips Tip: To make a quick white-wine vinaigrette, whisk 2 Tbsp. white-wine vinegar with 1/8 tsp. each salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil until blended. Extra dressing will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before using. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2019 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 464 Calories 22g Fat 35g Carbs 35g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 4 cups Calories 464 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 35g 13% Dietary Fiber 6g 21% Total Sugars 19g Protein 35g 70% Total Fat 22g 28% Saturated Fat 5g 26% Cholesterol 69mg 23% Vitamin A 9959IU 199% Vitamin C 28mg 31% Folate 202mcg 51% Sodium 352mg 15% Calcium 183mg 14% Iron 5mg 25% Magnesium 126mg 30% Potassium 1489mg 32% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.