Description
A salmon quinoa bowl is a fresh and nourishing meal featuring tender baked salmon served over fluffy quinoa with crisp cucumbers and a bright lemon herb drizzle. This balanced bowl is quick to prepare and perfect for healthy lunches or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add rinsed quinoa and toast for 1–2 minutes while stirring.
- Add water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 10 minutes.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly over the salmon.
- Bake the salmon for 12–15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and divide it into serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with a salmon fillet and sliced cucumbers.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, remaining oregano, and parsley to make the lemon herb drizzle.
- Drizzle the dressing over the bowls and serve.
Notes
- Sliced avocado adds creaminess and healthy fats.
- Roasted vegetables like carrots, zucchini, or bell peppers work well in the bowl.
- Grilled chicken can replace salmon if desired.
- Store ingredients separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for meal prep.
- Reheat salmon and quinoa gently to avoid drying out the fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
