A close-up of a white bowl containing a grilled salmon fillet, tri-color quinoa, roasted asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and pineapple chunks, garnished with fresh dill.
Freshly plated Lunch

Grilled Salmon Quinoa Power Bowl

A vibrant summer dinner featuring a perfectly seared salmon fillet over a bed of tri-color quinoa, roasted cherry tomatoes, asparagus, and pineapple.

Prep Time15 min
Cook Time25 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon fillet, skin-on
  • 1 cup tri-color quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and stir in 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tbsp chopped parsley.
  3. On a baking sheet, toss cherry tomatoes, asparagus, and pineapple with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
  4. Season salmon fillet with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tsp oil. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  5. To assemble, divide quinoa among four bowls. Top each with a salmon fillet, then arrange roasted vegetables and pineapple around the salmon. Garnish with fresh dill and remaining parsley.