{"id":7921,"date":"2025-03-31T17:59:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T15:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/uk\/?p=7921"},"modified":"2025-04-07T18:05:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T16:05:57","slug":"alpecin-deceuninck-cooks-quinoa-salad-with-beets-and-salmon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/uk\/2025\/03\/31\/alpecin-deceuninck-cooks-quinoa-salad-with-beets-and-salmon\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpecin-Deceuninck Cooks \u2013 Quinoa Salad with Beets and Salmon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Would you like to try a salad recipe by team chef Wim Winkel from Alpecin-Deceuninck? In this article you get full instructions a video to follow along and tips for how to include this dish into your diet. Let\u2019s dig in.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nitrate rich salad full of healthy fats<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Beets are particularly interesting for cyclists because they are a great source of nitrates. Those are compounds that have a beneficial impact on the human body when it comes to sports performance. They improve blood circulation and lower blood pressure which can results more efficient oxygen use while riding.<\/p>\n

The recipe also provides a moderate amount of complex carbs through quinoa. Those are an important source of slow-release long-lasting energy. And on top of that it\u2019s rich in healthy fat sources such as avocado, almonds<\/a> and walnuts. Healthy fats are not only helpful to reduce inflammation but they also serve as slow-release energy.<\/p>\n

How does it fit into your diet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This salad is ideal 2-3 hours before a long endurance training ride. It will keep you full and contains a lot of long-lasting energy balanced with some protein from salmon and a nitrate boost from beets. Just keep in mind that it contains a lot of healthy fats and fibre which slow digestion. It wouldn\u2019t be a good idea to have it before a high-intensity ride or a race.<\/p>\n

You can also have it for dinner, especially if you want to do a fasted ride with low glycogen availability in the morning. The recipe is low to moderate in carbs which is great for recovery days or days when you\u2019re planning to ride low to moderate intensity.<\/p>\n

Watch the video to follow along with the chef. The salad gets a seal of approval from Yara Kastelijn, European cyclocross champion and a Tour de France stage winner from Team Fenix\u2013Deceuninck.<\/p>\n

The ingredients below will yield 4 salads and each of these will have approximately 860 kcal, 40 g of protein, 48 g of carbs, 58g of fat, and 13 g of fibre.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n

400 g beets<\/p>\n

200 g quinoa<\/p>\n

400 g salmon filet, fresh<\/p>\n

200 g goat cheese, soft<\/p>\n

2 pcs avocado<\/p>\n

40 g almonds<\/p>\n

40 g walnuts<\/p>\n

Little gem lettuce, rocket<\/p>\n

For dressing:<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 tbsp honey<\/p>\n

2 tbsp mustard, coarse<\/p>\n

2 tbsp raspberries or cider vinegar<\/p>\n

4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil<\/p>\n

Salt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Preheat the oven to 200\u00b0C. Wrap the beets in aluminium foil and bake them in the oven for about 45 minutes or until soft.<\/p>\n

2. While the beets are baking, cook the quinoa in gently salted water until tender and let it cool.<\/p>\n

3. Cut the salmon into cubes and roast it until tender or fry briefly in some olive oil and let it cool.<\/p>\n

4. Peel and cut the baked beets into cubes.<\/p>\n

5. Cut the avocados into cubes.<\/p>\n

6. To prepare the dressing, mix all the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl.<\/p>\n

7. Divide the lettuce over 4 plates. Spread the quinoa, beets, salmon, and avocado on the lettuce.<\/p>\n

8. Crumble the goat cheese over the salad and then sprinkle the nuts on top.<\/p>\n

9. Drizzle the salad with the dressing just before serving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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