Description
Mediterranean flavors blend beautifully in this Greek salmon quinoa salad. Fresh ingredients and zesty dressing create a nutritious meal you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets salmon (about 6 oz/170 g each)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for salmon preparation.
- Coat salmon fillets with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Roast for 12-15 minutes until fish easily flakes with a fork.
- Thoroughly rinse quinoa and combine with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for approximately 15 minutes until liquid is completely absorbed.
- Create the salad base by combining cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Enhance the salad’s flavor profile by drizzling fresh lemon juice and remaining olive oil over the ingredients. Gently toss to ensure even distribution of dressing.
- Break the roasted salmon into rustic, bite-sized pieces and delicately fold into the prepared quinoa salad mixture.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant textures and Mediterranean-inspired flavors at their peak freshness.
Notes
- Boost salmon’s flavor by marinating in herbs like dill or oregano for 30 minutes before baking to enhance Mediterranean taste profile.
- Ensure quinoa remains fluffy by letting it rest for 5 minutes after cooking and fluffing with a fork to prevent clumping.
- For gluten-free version, confirm all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially if using pre-packaged feta or olives.
- Customize protein options by substituting salmon with grilled chicken or tofu for varied dietary preferences while maintaining the Greek-inspired flavor palette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 735 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg