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Crispy Salmon Bowls

Delicious and healthy crispy salmon bowls topped with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, lunch, main
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Salmon and Marinade
  • 4 fillets salmon skin-on, about 6 oz each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or regular
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Bowl Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 2 cups mixed greens such as spinach and arugula
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salmon
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the mixture over the salmon fillets.
  4. Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and crispy on the edges.
Prepare the Bowls
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Divide the quinoa mixture among four bowls and top each with a salmon fillet and crumbled feta cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite vegetables or grains.

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