Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Green Goddess Salmon Grain Bowl. This delightful dish features flaky salmon served over a nutritious bed of quinoa (or brown rice), accompanied by fresh veggies and a zesty herb dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe is a feast for the senses that guarantees smiles around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup quinoa (or brown rice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ½ cup fresh basil, packed
- ½ cup fresh parsley, packed
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse quinoa under cold water; combine with 2 cups water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Brush salmon fillets with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- In a blender, combine basil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
- Assemble bowls starting with quinoa or rice; top with salmon, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, and drizzle with dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 75mg