Description
These Roasted Salmon Quinoa Bowls with Avocado, Cucumber & Green Goddess Dressing are a delicious and nutritious meal packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh flavors. Perfect for a light and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Quinoa:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- For the Green Goddess Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water (as needed to thin)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast Salmon: Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Cook Quinoa: In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water/broth. Simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.
- Make Dressing: Blend yogurt, mayo, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and water until smooth.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide quinoa among bowls, top with greens, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, and salmon. Drizzle with dressing and garnish with dill.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add toasted nuts or seeds.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with a dairy-free alternative to make the dressing lighter or vegan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg