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Mediterranean Salmon Bowl

Mediterranean Salmon Bowl: A Flavorful Healthy Delight

This Mediterranean Salmon Bowl is a healthy, quick meal featuring salmon, couscous, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Couscous Base
  • 1.5 cups dry Israeli couscous or substitute with quinoa for a gluten-free version
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil adds richness
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Salmon
  • 1 lb salmon fillet fresh for best results
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh juice for optimal taste
Creamy Dill Sauce
  • 0.75 cup plain Greek yogurt creamy base
  • 0.25 cup sour cream or more yogurt for lighter version
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise optional for lighter option
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh Vegetables
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium English cucumber diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion chopped
  • 4 cups arugula serves as a bed for the bowl
Drizzle
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar for drizzling
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 2 wedges lemon for garnish

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the couscous by boiling 3 cups of water, adding 1.5 cups of couscous, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Simmer for 20 minutes, fluff and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare the salmon on a baking sheet, drizzling with olive oil and seasoning with spices. Bake for 13-16 minutes.
  3. Make the creamy dill sauce by whisking together lemon juice, Greek yogurt, sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Prepare the fresh vegetables by halving the tomatoes and dicing the cucumber. Toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Assemble the bowls by layering couscous, arugula, baked salmon, creamy dill sauce, and the seasoned vegetables.
  6. Serve the Mediterranean Salmon Bowl drizzled with additional olive oil and red wine vinegar, garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh salmon yields the best results. Customize the dish with gluten-free options and add extra vegetables as desired.

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