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Mediterranean Salmon Bowl

Mediterranean Salmon Bowl: Fresh Flavors in Every Bite

This Mediterranean Salmon Bowl is a quick, nutritious meal filled with omega-3s and vibrant flavors, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon fresh, packed with omega-3 fatty acids
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil for marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon Dill fresh or dried
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup or agave syrup as alternative
  • to taste Salt for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper for seasoning
For the Bowl Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa substitute with brown rice or couscous if desired
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 small Red Onion sliced
  • 1 cup Garbanzo Beans drained, boosts protein
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or sour cream if desired
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled, omit for dairy-free
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives or any olives as substitute
  • 1 whole Avocado sliced, or use sunflower seeds as alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, dill, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper for the marinade. Coat the salmon with half of this mixture.
  3. Place marinated salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 9-12 minutes until flaky and golden.
  4. While baking, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garbanzo beans in a bowl, mixing in the reserved marinade.
  5. For the Tzatziki, grate cucumber, squeeze out moisture, and mix with yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. To serve, layer quinoa in bowls, add salad, top with salmon, then dollop with Tzatziki, and garnish with feta, olives, and avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different grains and seasonal veggies for variety.

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