Description
Escape to the Mediterranean with this Fresh Mediterranean Salmon Bowl, a vibrant dish that combines fresh ingredients and bold flavors. This colorful bowl features tender salmon, fluffy quinoa, and crisp veggies, all drizzled with a zesty dressing. Perfect for impressing guests at brunch or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this meal is as delightful to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Preheat grill or oven to 375°F (190°C). Season salmon fillets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Cook for about 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- While salmon cooks, chop cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs for the dressing.
- In bowls, layer cooked quinoa at the bottom followed by salmon and topped with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 90mg