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Salmon Quinoa Bowls

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Enjoy a nutritious and flavorful bowl combining tender baked salmon, fluffy quinoa, and fresh cucumber salad, topped with a creamy dill sauce.

Ingredients

Quinoa

  • 1 cup quinoa, raw

Salmon

  • 1 pound salmon fillets, cut into bite-size chunks

Olive Oil

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Honey

  • 1 tablespoon honey

Lemon Juice

  • 1/2 lemon lemon, juiced

Paprika

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

Garlic Powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Onion Powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Salt

  • to taste salt

Cucumber

  • 1 cucumber cucumber, diced

Arugula

  • 1 cup arugula, finely chopped

Dill

  • 1/4 cup dill, finely chopped

Mayonnaise

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Dijon Mustard

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Black Pepper

  • to taste pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Cook quinoa in boiling salted water for 15 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  • Mix olive oil, honey, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to make the marinade. Toss salmon chunks in marinade and bake on a sheet for 10-12 minutes.
  • Prepare cucumber salad by combining cucumber, arugula, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Toss well.
  • Make the sauce by whisking mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Assemble bowls with quinoa, baked salmon, cucumber salad, and drizzle with sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored separately in airtight containers for 3-4 days.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: Salmon