Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delicious Mediterranean Salmon Bowl. This dish features marinated salmon fillets cooked to perfection, accompanied by a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, protein-packed quinoa, and a refreshing Tzatziki sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it offers a satisfying meal that’s not only nutritious but also visually appealing. Whether you’re preparing it for a family gathering or meal prepping for the week ahead, this bowl is sure to impress with its balance of textures and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3–4 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 salmon fillets (1 to 1¼ lbs total)
- 1½ cups cooked quinoa
- 4 cups romaine or mixed greens
- 1 cup sliced English cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- ½ cup grated English cucumber (water squeezed out)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, dill, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Marinate salmon in half of the mixture for 15 minutes.
- Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 9–12 minutes until flaky.
- In a bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and garbanzo beans with reserved marinade.
- For Tzatziki: Mix grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Assemble bowls with greens as base; add quinoa and salad mix topped with salmon fillet, Tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, olives, and avocado.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg