Description
Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Fresh Mediterranean Salmon Bowl. Featuring flaky, perfectly seasoned salmon atop a bed of fluffy quinoa, this dish is adorned with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty herbs. Ideal for brunch or meal prep, this colorful bowl is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrition. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a healthy weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Cook the salmon: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add salmon fillets skin-side down; sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Chop veggies: Dice cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes. Toss with sliced red onion in a bowl.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil and lemon juice; drizzle over veggies.
- Assemble the bowl: Layer quinoa at the bottom, top with salmon fillet, and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 380g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg