Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Fresh Mediterranean Salmon Bowl. Featuring flaky salmon, crisp cucumbers, and juicy cherry tomatoes atop a bed of fluffy quinoa, this dish is drizzled with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing that elevates every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this wholesome bowl is both nutritious and incredibly easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg