Description
A healthy and flavorful dish featuring salmon, grains, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, season salmon with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and feta.
- Top with cooked salmon and drizzle with more lemon juice if desired.
Notes
- For a spicy version, add red pepper flakes.
- Substitute quinoa with brown rice if preferred.
- Use grilled or baked salmon for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Salmon Bowls, healthy salmon recipe, quinoa bowl, Mediterranean diet