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Healthy Mediterranean Salmon Bowls

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Healthy Mediterranean Salmon Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. This easy-to-prepare meal combines flaky salmon, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables, all drizzled with zesty lemon juice and olive oil. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a wholesome weeknight dinner, each bowl is a symphony of taste that nourishes both body and soul.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer. Combine with 2 cups of water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place salmon on the sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
  3. While the salmon cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  4. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork; divide among bowls. Top with salmon pieces followed by chopped veggies and crumbled feta.
  5. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the bowls; drizzle with additional olive oil if desired. Serve warm or slightly cooled.

Nutrition

Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the salmon before cooking or experiment with different grains like couscous or brown rice. Feel free to incorporate seasonal vegetables such as zucchini or asparagus for variety.

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