Description
Indulge in a Mediterranean Salmon Bowl, a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together protein-rich salmon, fresh vegetables, and hearty quinoa. This bowl is perfect for quick lunches or dinner gatherings, offering a refreshing taste of the Mediterranean that is as visually appealing as it is delicious. With its easy preparation method, you can impress friends or simply enjoy a wholesome meal at home. Each bite delivers a delightful combination of flavors enhanced by a zesty lemon-herb marinade and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1½ cups cooked quinoa
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine or other)
- 1 cup sliced English cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (for marinade)
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3–4 tablespoons) (for marinade)
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried) (for marinade)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried) (for marinade)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for marinade)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (for marinade)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (for marinade)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for marinade)
- ½ cup grated English cucumber (for tzatziki)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (for tzatziki)
- 1½ tablespoons lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for tzatziki)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried) (for tzatziki)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (for tzatziki)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for tzatziki)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Whisk together marinade ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, dill, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Marinate salmon for 15 minutes.
- Place marinated salmon skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 9-12 minutes until flaky.
- Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and garbanzo beans in a bowl with reserved marinade.
- Mix tzatziki ingredients in another bowl until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with greens as the base, followed by quinoa, salad mix, salmon fillet, tzatziki sauce, crumbled feta cheese, olives, and avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg