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Mediterranean Salmon Bowl

Mediterranean Salmon Bowl: A Healthy Dinner in 30 Minutes

A vibrant and protein-packed Mediterranean Salmon Bowl that's quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh or frozen
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Substitute with lime juice or vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon Dill Fresh or dried
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Or maple syrup
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cucumber Chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • ¼ cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Garbanzo Beans Drained
  • 1 cup Quinoa Cooked, can substitute with brown rice
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Or dairy-free yogurt
  • ½ cup Cucumber Grated
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dill
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • medium bowl
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, dill, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper.
  3. Marinate the salmon fillets in half of the marinade for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Bake the salmon skin-side down for 9-12 minutes until flaky and light pink.
  5. Chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garbanzo beans; combine in a large bowl with the reserved marinade.
  6. In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper for the Tzatziki sauce.
  7. Assemble each bowl with a base of quinoa, topped with salad, baked salmon, and Tzatziki sauce, garnished with olives and avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep, this dish can be marinated and salads can be prepped in advance for a quick dinner option.

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