Quinoa Salad with Salmon

INGREDIENTS

wild salmon fillet

1 tsp

salt (divided)

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper (divided)

1/4 tsp

garlic powder

1 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 cups

cooked quinoa (about 1/2 cup uncooked)

1 cup

cherry tomatoes (halved)

1/2

European cucumber (quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise)

1/2

large red onion (diced)

1/2 cup

chopped fresh basil leaves

1/4 cup

white wine vinegar (plus more for drizzling (optional))

1/4 cup

water

1 tsp

coconut sugar (or you can use honey)

garlic cloves (smashed)

2 tbsp

jalapeño pepper slices

coarse salt and freshly ground pepper