Description
A delicious and healthy Mediterranean Salmon Bowl packed with flavors and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the salmon fillets with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the salmon is baking, cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Once the salmon is done, flake it into large pieces and add it to the bowl.
- Toss everything together gently and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This dish can be served cold as a salad as well.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Salmon Bowl, healthy recipe, salmon, quinoa, Mediterranean diet