Mediterranean Salmon Bowls
A vibrant and delicious bowl featuring heart-healthy salmon and protein-rich quinoa, perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness. Combine with water or broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff it with a fork and set aside.
- Preheat your grill or pan over medium-high heat. Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear them for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they’re beautifully golden and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
- In a couple of serving bowls, scoop a generous portion of quinoa as the foundation. Top each with a grilled salmon fillet, then layer on the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, sliced olives, and crumbled feta.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the bowls and drizzle with a bit more olive oil. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Notes
Customize with your favorite Mediterranean ingredients, such as artichokes or roasted red peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 60mg