Description
A healthy and fresh bowl featuring salmon, quinoa, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for those seeking a balanced meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz salmon fillet
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or farro
- 1 cup mixed greens (arugula or baby spinach)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tbsp feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano or a handful of fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Toss cherry tomatoes and cucumber with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Heat a small ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Sear the salmon skin-side down for 2–3 minutes until golden.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 8–10 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Divide cooked quinoa or farro between bowls.
- Add a handful of mixed greens, then arrange cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives.
- Flake the salmon over the top and sprinkle with feta and fresh parsley.
- Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp lemon juice over each bowl. Season to taste.
Notes
Consider experimenting with honey glaze on the salmon for a sweeter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 382mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg