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Mediterranean Salmon Bowl

Mediterranean Salmon Bowl: Quick, Fresh, and Family-Friendly

Enjoy a quick, healthy Mediterranean Salmon Bowl, packed with flavors and vibrant veggies, perfect for busy weeknights.
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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 Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon fresh or thawed from frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano dried works well if fresh is lacking
  • 1 teaspoon Dill or parsley as a substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup you can switch to agave or brown sugar
  • to taste Salt & Pepper use sea salt and freshly cracked pepper
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cucumber chopped, or zucchini as an alternative
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Red Onion sliced, or shallots as a milder swap
  • 1 can Garbanzo Beans rinsed
  • 1 cup Quinoa cooked
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt dairy-free yogurt for non-dairy option
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese omit or use vegan feta
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives pitted
  • 1 medium Avocado sliced, or hummus as a fun alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • serving bowls

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C), lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, dill, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat each salmon fillet with half of the marinade and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  4. Place marinated salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 9-12 minutes.
  5. Combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garbanzo beans in a bowl, and toss with reserved marinade.
  6. Mix together grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic, and salt in a bowl to prepare the Tzatziki sauce.
  7. Assemble the bowls with greens, quinoa, salad, salmon, Tzatziki sauce, feta, olives, and avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be easily made ahead of time for meal prep and is perfect for busy weeknights.

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