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Mediterranean Salmon Bowl

Mediterranean Salmon Bowl: A Cozy Fall Flavor Adventure

This Mediterranean Salmon Bowl is a delightful blend of fresh flavors, wholesome ingredients, and cozy comfort, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Seafood
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • aluminum foil
  • Medium saucepan
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon

  • 6 ounces Salmon fillet
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground

For the Quinoa Base

  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth for cooking quinoa

For the Veggie Medley

  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium Cucumber diced
  • ½ medium Red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives
  • ½ cup Feta cheese crumbled

For the Toppings

  • ½ cup Hummus
  • 2 tablespoons Tahini for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cumin

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place the salmon fillet on the lined baking sheet, skin side down, and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the salmon.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Dice cherry tomatoes and cucumber, and thinly slice red onion. Set aside.
  • Bake the salmon for about 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Once quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and mix in cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta.
  • Layer quinoa and veggie mix in a serving bowl, then place salmon on top. Add dollops of hummus and drizzle tahini over the dish.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the bowl and sprinkle ground cumin on top before serving immediately.

Notes

Customize with your favorite veggies or grains. For a bit more texture, consider adding roasted sweet potatoes or a side salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 36gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
Keyword comfort food, Fall Recipes, Healthy Dinner, Mediterranean Salmon Bowl, Quinoa, Salmon
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