Mediterranean Salmon Bowls
A vibrant and healthy Mediterranean dish featuring tender salmon, fresh veggies, and fluffy quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the salmon by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, placing the fillets skin-side down, drizzling with olive oil, and seasoning.
- Bake the salmon for about 12-15 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Prepare the toppings by mixing diced cucumber and cherry tomatoes with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
- Fluff the quinoa after cooking it according to package instructions.
- Assemble your bowls by layering quinoa, salmon, and the cucumber-tomato mixture.
- Drizzle with extra olive oil and sprinkle with oregano before serving.
Notes
For additional flavor, garnish with feta cheese or olives. Serve with lemon wedges for a zesty touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, Mediterranean, healthy bowls, quinoa, dinner recipe