Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowl:
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
For the Lemon-Tahini Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water (to thin the dressing)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the salmon fillets with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the salmon on a lined baking sheet for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Prepare the lemon-tahini dressing by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, honey (if using), water, and salt until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
- Assemble the nourish bowl by dividing the quinoa into two bowls. Top with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, and feta cheese (if using).
- Add the baked salmon fillet to each bowl and drizzle with the lemon-tahini dressing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice or cauliflower rice for quinoa if desired.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the feta cheese.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Dinner
- Cuisine: Baking, Assembling
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: salmon bowl, Mediterranean salmon, nourish bowl, healthy dinner, gluten-free