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Healthy Mediterranean Salmon Bowl: An Incredible 7-Ingredient Recipe


  • Author: Martha
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 2 fillets of salmon
– 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cucumber, diced
– ½ red onion, finely chopped
– 1 cup spinach or arugula
– Juice of 1 lemon
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)


Instructions

Making the Healthy Mediterranean Salmon Bowl can be achieved effortlessly by following these steps:

1. Prepare Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.

2. Season the Salmon: While the quinoa cooks, season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.

3. Cook Salmon: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

4. Chop the Vegetables: While the salmon cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion.

5. Mix the Bowl: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and spinach or arugula. Drizzle with lemon juice and a tablespoon of olive oil. Toss gently to mix.

6. Flake the Salmon: Once cooked, remove the salmon from the heat, and use a fork to flake it into bite-sized pieces.

7. Assemble: Divide the quinoa and vegetable mix among serving bowls. Top with the flaked salmon and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

8. Serve: Drizzle a bit more olive oil and lemon juice over the top if desired, and enjoy your delicious bowl!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2
  • Calories: 550 kcal
  • Fat: 25g
  • Protein: 38g