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A colorful Mediterranean Salmon Bowl topped with fresh vegetables and herbs.

Mediterranean Salmon Bowl

A vibrant and delicious dish combining tender grilled salmon, colorful veggies, and creamy avocado, all topped with a zesty tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 tablespoons juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves or 2 teaspoons dried
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Bowl
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets (1 to 1¼ lbs total)
  • 1½ cups cooked quinoa
  • 4 cups romaine or mixed greens
  • 1 cup sliced English cucumber
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup sliced red onion
  • 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • ⅓ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 piece avocado, sliced or diced
Tzatziki Sauce
  • ½ cup grated English cucumber water squeezed out
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk the marinade ingredients together: olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, dill, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place the salmon fillets in the marinade and let them soak for 15-20 minutes.
  3. While the salmon marinates, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing all its ingredients in another bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated salmon for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  2. In a large bowl, layer the cooked quinoa, greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, garbanzo beans, olives, feta, and avocado.
  3. Once the salmon is cooked, gently flake it on top of the bowl mixture.
  4. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Feel free to substitute vegetables or proteins as desired.