Description
These Mediterranean Salmon Bowls are a fresh, flavorful, and nourishing dinner that comes together in just 25 minutes. Featuring tender baked salmon, crisp veggies, whole grains, and creamy tzatziki, this balanced bowl is perfect for meal prep or a vibrant weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon filets (skin removed if preferred)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 cups cooked couscous, quinoa, or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta (optional)
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- Roasted chickpeas
- Avocado slices
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Place salmon on the sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Cook for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily.
- Cook couscous, quinoa, or rice according to package instructions.
- Chop tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Divide grains into bowls and top with veggies, baked salmon, olives, and feta.
- Spoon tzatziki on top and garnish with parsley or dill.
- Finish with lemon juice if desired and enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg