Salmon Quinoa Bowls are a wholesome, balanced meal made with flaky roasted salmon, fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a creamy lemon yogurt dressing.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Roasting and Simmering
Cuisine:Healthy
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water or vegetable broth
Pinch of salt
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1 avocado, sliced
1 cucumber, sliced or diced
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Salt and pepper, to taste
Water to thin, if needed
Instructions
Rinse quinoa. Simmer with water or broth and salt for 15 minutes. Rest 5 minutes, then fluff.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season salmon and roast for 12–15 minutes until flaky.
Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper. Thin if needed.
Add quinoa to bowls, top with veggies and salmon. Drizzle with dressing and garnish with herbs.