Description
Indulge in the Mediterranean flavors of Greek Salmon Grain Bowls, a delightful and nutritious meal that combines tender salmon with hearty grains and fresh vegetables. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressive brunches, this vibrant dish is customizable to suit your palate. In just a few simple steps, you can create a colorful bowl that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the taste buds. Dive into this recipe for a flavor-packed experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
- 2 fresh salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa or brown rice under cold water and cook according to package instructions (quinoa: about 15 minutes; brown rice: up to 45 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
- While the salmon cooks, chop cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion. Combine in a bowl with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Assemble bowls by layering grains at the bottom, then topping with salmon and the vegetable mixture.
- Finish by sprinkling feta cheese on top and adding extra lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg