Fresh Mediterranean Salmon Bowl
A fresh and healthy Mediterranean-inspired bowl featuring baked salmon, quinoa, and vibrant vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- While the salmon is baking, chop cucumbers and halve cherry tomatoes. Arrange them in bowls alongside prepared quinoa.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces over each bowl filled with quinoa. Top with diced vegetables and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle dressing over each bowl just before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- For an extra touch, add olives or capers.
- This recipe can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg