Description
This Mediterranean Salmon Bowl is fresh, wholesome, and bursting with flavor! Featuring juicy salmon, herbed quinoa, crisp veggies, and a creamy tzatziki drizzle it’s a vibrant and nourishing meal you’ll crave any day of the week.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp tzatziki sauce or Greek yogurt sauce
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven or grill to 400°F (200°C).
2. Brush salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
3. Cook salmon for 10–12 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.
4. In serving bowls, layer quinoa (or rice) as the base.
5. Top with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
6. Place cooked salmon on top and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
7. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
You can swap quinoa for couscous, farro, or rice.
Add roasted chickpeas or avocado for extra texture and nutrients.
This bowl can be served warm or cold — perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled or Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean salmon bowl, healthy salmon recipe, quinoa bowl, salmon with tzatziki, Greek salmon