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A close-up of a dish featuring a seasoned, cooked salmon fillet atop a bed of quinoa. Surrounding the salmon are roasted cauliflower florets, red bell peppers, and potato chunks. A hint of dill garnishes the meal, and a blue napkin is nearby.

Simple Salmon Quinoa Bowl Recipe

Kristina Cadelina
With 28g of protein per serving, this Salmon Quinoa Bowl is the perfect balance of fresh salmon, vibrant vegetables, healthy fats and whole grains. It will be on your table in less than 30 minutes and requires minimal clean up. It's a great choice for lunch or as a weeknight dinner. The flaky salmon pairs perfectly with fluffy quinoa and roasted red peppers and cauliflower.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 404 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups quinoa cooked
  • 1 pound atlantic salmon
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon  paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup red onions sliced
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions
 

  • Start with preheating the oven to 375 degrees F. Cook quinoa according to the package. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the fillets on the baking sheet and then scatter the peppers, onions and cauliflower around it. Season the salmon with the garlic, paprika and salt. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the fish and the peppers, onions and cauliflower. Massage the oil into the veggies and the salmon.
  • Place the chopped dill on top of the salmon. Squeeze the lemon over the top and then place them down on the salmon. Finish with drizzling the honey. 
  • Season the veggies with salt and pepper if desired. Place the tray in the oven for 15 minutes or until the salmon is opaque. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Divide quinoa between 4 bowls and then place a serving of salmon on top with the veggies.

Notes

Notes:
Storing and reheating: Store leftover salmon quinoa bowls in an airtight container for up to 2 days. You can store in the same container together if using as meal prep or store separately. Reheat in the microwave for up to 1 minute.
Helpful tips: 
  • You can add more veggies but do not overcrowd the pan. Allow enough space for veggies to roast.
  • The salmon can stay whole or you can cut into filets. 
  • Take the salmon out of the oven right at the 15-16 minute mark to ensure it will not get over cooked.
  • Quinoa can be cooked a rice cooker or on the stove top. 
  • Serving size 1/2 cup of quinoa and 4 ounces of salmon.
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Nutrition

Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 481mgPotassium: 1184mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 372IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Salmon Quinoa Bowl
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