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Salmon quinoa bowl recipe with fresh vegetables and avocado on a white counter

Salmon Quinoa Bowl Recipe

This Salmon Quinoa Bowl Recipe is a flavorful, nutrient-packed dinner made with flaky salmon, fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon herb dressing. It's perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight meal that feels like a restaurant dish.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rest & Dressing: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed baking sheet For even salmon cooking
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer To rinse quinoa properly
  • 1 Medium saucepan With tight-fitting lid for quinoa
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer To check salmon doneness
  • 1 Mixing bowl For whisking dressing
  • 1 Whisk To emulsify lemon herb dressing

Ingredients

For the Salmon

  • 1.5 lbs Salmon fillets Skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil For coating the salmon
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried dill
  • Salt & pepper To taste

For the Quinoa

  • 1 cup Quinoa White or red
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For richness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt To enhance quinoa flavor

For the Bowl

  • 4 cups Mixed greens Kale, spinach, or arugula
  • 1 Avocado Sliced
  • 1 Cucumber Diced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 0.5 cup Purple cabbage Shredded
  • 0.25 cup Edamame Shelled
  • 2 tablespoon Sesame seeds For garnish

For the Lemon Herb Dressing

  • 0.25 cup Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 0.33 cup Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh dill Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Helps emulsify the dressing
  • Salt & pepper To taste

Instructions

  • Rinse and cook quinoa in broth; fluff after resting.
  • Pat salmon dry and season with oil and spices.
  • Bake salmon at 425°F for 12–15 minutes until flaky.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients in a bowl.
  • Assemble bowl: quinoa, greens, veggies, salmon, and drizzle with dressing.
  • Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 450g | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2800IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2.4mg