A nourishing and vibrant Mediterranean salmon bowl featuring grilled or baked salmon, fresh vegetables, grains, and a tangy tzatziki or lemon dressing for a balanced and flavorful meal.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking or Grilling
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup tzatziki sauce or lemon vinaigrette
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a grill to medium-high.
Rub salmon fillets with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Bake or grill salmon for 10–12 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
While salmon cooks, prepare the bowls by dividing quinoa or rice among 4 serving bowls.
Top each bowl with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
Place a salmon fillet on each bowl and drizzle with tzatziki or lemon vinaigrette.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Customize with your favorite grains like couscous or farro.
Use grilled chicken or chickpeas as an alternative protein.
Tzatziki adds creaminess, while vinaigrette offers a lighter option.