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Salmon and Quinoa Bowl

Delicious Salmon and Quinoa Bowl for Nourishing Meals

This Salmon and Quinoa Bowl is a nutritious meal full of vibrant flavors, perfect for meal prepping and suitable for various dietary needs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Opt for wild-caught
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 medium Lemon Juice for seasoning
For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup Quinoa Can substitute with brown rice or farro
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth Use water if broth is unavailable
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Can substitute with seasonal veggies
  • 1 medium Cucumber Can substitute with avocado
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Dill/Parsley) Consider basil or cilantro for a twist

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • saucepan
  • fork

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water, then add it to a saucepan with 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low for 15 minutes.
  3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs.
  4. Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork, divide among bowls, top with flaked salmon, halved cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices.
  6. Drizzle more olive oil and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables or different proteins for variety.

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