Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Fresh Mediterranean Salmon Bowl. This dish features flaky salmon, nutritious quinoa, and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, all drizzled with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this bowl is not just a meal—it’s a culinary escape that brings joy to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (parsley or dill)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with 2 cups of water in a pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Preheat grill or oven to 400°F (200°C). Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and olive oil, then grill or bake for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flaky.
- While salmon cooks, chop cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and herbs.
- Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl; drizzle over chopped veggies.
- Assemble bowls by layering quinoa as the base, topped with salmon fillets, dressed vegetables, feta cheese, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg