Description
A delicious and healthy bowl featuring salmon, quinoa, and Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- While the quinoa is cooking, season the salmon fillets with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Flake the cooked salmon and add it to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil and lemon juice if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be served warm or cold, making it great for meal prep.
- Feel free to substitute the salmon with grilled chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg