Description
A vibrant Grilled Salmon Bowl with tender salmon, wholesome grains, and colorful vegetables that celebrates flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
4 Salmon fillets
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Smoked paprika
Sea salt & black pepper to taste
1 cup Quinoa
2 cups Vegetable broth or water
4 cups Mixed greens
1 cup Cherry tomatoes
1 Cucumber
1 Avocado
1/2 Red onio
Fresh dill or parsley
2 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
2 tbsp Lemon juice (for dressing)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Maple syrup or honey
1 tsp Dried oregano
1 tsp Dried basil
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly. Combine with vegetable broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes. Fluff and set aside
- Pat salmon dry, marinate with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for 15-30 minutes
- Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, grill salmon skin-side down for 4-6 minutes per side until cooked through
- Divide quinoa among bowls, layer with mixed greens
- Add veggies and toppings, place salmon on top, drizzle with dressing
Notes
Use wild-caught salmon for the best flavor and health benefits.
Store components separately for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg